Open-Source Investigator – Eyes on Russia

Centre for Information Resilience

. Conduct open-source investigations using a wide range of open-source techniques and methodologies .

Posted 10/8/2026contractRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in open-source investigations, geospatial analysis, and social media research, with a strong ability to develop investigative frameworks and communicate findings effectively to senior stakeholders. Proficient in analyzing datasets related to human rights violations and war crimes, particularly in the context of Ukraine and Russia.

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Open-Source InvestigationsGeospatial AnalysisSocial Media ResearchMunitions AnalysisProficient English

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Hard Skills

GeolocationChronolocationSatellite Imagery AnalysisReport WritingInvestigative Framework Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

QGIS

Industry Keywords

War Crimes InvestigationHuman Rights ViolationsRussian Social MediaUkrainian Social MediaCountry-Specific Datasets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct open-source investigations using a wide range of open-source techniques and methodologies
Perform geospatial analysis, including geolocation, chronolocation and satellite imagery analysis
Conduct social media research
Write short- and long-form reports using concise, clear and accurate language
Develop new investigative frameworks for complex cases
Work alongside the Eyes on Russia team and wider CIR
Adapt to fast-paced and high-pressure environments
Collaborate with team members and brief senior stakeholders and external partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in investigating war crimes and/or other human rights violations committed in Ukraine or other jurisdictions
Deep knowledge of Russian and Ukrainian social media and country-specific datasets
Experience in a specific skill such as munitions analysis, business/financial investigations, crime scene analysis or tools such as QGIS
Experience presenting to and briefing senior stakeholders, including external partners and leadership teams
Proficient English
Russian or Ukrainian language desirable