Date & Trends Researcher

Position: Date & Trends Researcher
Data & Trends Researcher (AI, Infrastructure & Supply Chains)
Remote | Full-time
About the Role
We're looking for Data & Trends Researchers (mid-senior level) to lead high-impact research into emerging technology ecosystems, with a particular focus on AI infrastructure, supply chains, and real-world signals of technological progress.
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working at the intersection of data analysis, forecasting, and investigative research, particularly using unconventional or complex datasets (e.g. satellite imagery, supply chain data, or survey data).
You will help define research direction, build novel datasets, and produce high-quality insights that inform decision-making on rapidly evolving technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct research across areas such as:
AI infrastructure and datacenters
Global technology supply chains
Satellite and geospatial data
Public and expert polling / surveys
Market and company performance trends
Analyse complex and incomplete datasets to generate clear, defensible insights
Build, clean, and maintain structured datasets to support ongoing research
Produce written outputs including reports, briefings, and analysis articles
Contribute to defining new research questions and identifying emerging trends
Apply quantitative reasoning to estimate uncertain or hard-to-measure phenomena
What We're Looking For
Core Requirements

Strong analytical and quantitative research skills
Experience working with real-world datasets with uncertainty or incomplete information
Proficiency in data analysis techniques (e.g. regression, statistical inference, bootstrapping)
Ability to communicate complex insights clearly in writing
Comfortable forming defensible conclusions from imperfect data
Highly Relevant Experience (one or more)

Geospatial / satellite imagery analysis
Supply chain tracking or logistics intelligence
Polling, survey design, or public opinion analysis
AI infrastructure, semiconductors, or hardware ecosystems
Forecasting and trend analysis in emerging technologies
Economic or market research (e.g. sell-side, macro, sector analysis)
Nice to Have

Experience working with large-scale or novel datasets
Familiarity with AI, machine learning trends, or technical ecosystems
Coding skills (Python, R, or similar)
Experience producing publishable research or insight reports
Skills & Attributes

Curiosity & learning speed - able to quickly get up to speed in new domains
Structured thinking under uncertainty - comfortable making estimates with limited data
Strong judgment - ability to evaluate credibility of sources and claims
Clear communicator - able to translate complex analysis into accessible insights
Working Environment & Benefits

Fully remote, flexible working environment
Competitive salary aligned to experience and location
Generous paid time off and flexible leave policies
Health, insurance, and retirement benefits (location dependent)
Budget for learning, development, and productivity tools
Regular team offsites and collaboration opportunities
Additional Information

Open to candidates across multiple time zones (with some overlap with Europe / US preferred)
Strong English communication skills required
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences

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