Research Specialist @ The Midas Project
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About the Role
The Research Specialist at The Midas Project will conduct investigations central to watchdog work—uncovering conflicts of interest, documenting corporate governance failures, tracking policy changes, and building comprehensive public records of AI company behavior. This role combines deep research skills with strategic thinking to ensure evidence is rigorous, defensible, and impactful.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead major research initiatives on AI governance and safety practices.
- Synthesize information from corporate disclosures, legal filings, media reports and insider accounts.
- Track company implementation of safety commitments and identify governance patterns.
- Conduct systematic monitoring of company policies and analyze discrepancies.
- Construct detailed timelines and perform network analysis for conflicts of interest.
- Collaborate with partners, whistleblowers, and legal experts.
- Work with the communications team to share findings with the public.
- Maintain rigorous documentation standards.
Desired Qualifications
Candidates should have experience in investigative journalism, policy research or corporate accountability work, strong verification skills using public records and open source data, and familiarity with AI company practices or the ability to quickly develop relevant expertise. Detail orientation and analytical skills are essential.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with opposition research or competitive intelligence in nonprofit or policy contexts.
- Technical skills in information gathering and analysis.
- Understanding of legal frameworks relevant to AI governance.
- Experience with formal complaints or working with regulatory bodies.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range is $100,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include unlimited PTO, flexible hours, remote work arrangement, health insurance reimbursement, 401(k) match, and allocated budgets for onboarding and professional development.
Key skills/competency
- Investigation
- Research
- Analysis
- Documentation
- AI Governance
- Policy Tracking
- Corporate Accountability
- Collaboration
- Network Analysis
- Legal Research
How to Get Hired at The Midas Project
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight investigative research and analysis skills.
- Emphasize relevant experience: Demonstrate work in policy or corporate accountability.
- Research The Midas Project: Understand their mission and recent projects.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss case studies and methodologies.