Research Analyst – Frontier AI Policy

RAND Europe

. Contribute to or manage interdisciplinary projects assessing the national and international policy implications of AI advances .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeCambridge • United KingdomSenior💰 £33,000 - £41,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI governance, safety, and security, with a strong ability to develop research proposals and frameworks that inform policy decisions. Capable of engaging with multidisciplinary teams and communicating complex analyses effectively to diverse audiences.

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AI GovernanceResearch Proposal DevelopmentAI Safety and SecurityAnalytical SkillsCollaborative Teamwork

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Hard Skills

Research DesignComparative Policy AnalysisDocument AnalysisData AnalysisMixed Methods Research

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCuriosityAdaptabilityIntellectual HumilityProactive Attitude

Tools & Technologies

PythonRComputational Tools

Industry Keywords

AI RegulationAI AssuranceHigh-Consequence TechnologiesLegislative Approaches to AIInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to or manage interdisciplinary projects assessing the national and international policy implications of AI advances
Lead or co-lead research tasks on frontier-AI governance, assurance, institutional readiness, international coordination or related topics
Develop research designs and grant applications using mixed methods, including literature review, interviews, document analysis, comparative policy analysis, expert elicitation, scenario analysis and workshops or tabletop exercises
Analyse how technical findings from AI testing, evaluation, red teaming and monitoring should inform institutional decisions
Support management of relationships with external partners, collaborators and clients
Contribute to RAND Europe’s frameworks for decision-ready evidence, AI assurance, regulatory capacity and frontier-AI preparedness
Represent RAND Europe in workshops, consultations, meetings and external events
Work with team members and the Research Group Director to develop SET’s research and strategy
Work collegially and contribute to the development and profile of the wider organisation
Help raise RAND Europe’s profile and communicate research findings to maximise impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong interest in assessing AI capabilities, understanding AI safety and security risks, and advancing policies and frameworks for the responsible governance of AI and other high-consequence technologies
Ability to engage critically with evidence from AI testing, evaluation, red teaming, monitoring or related technical work, including understanding its scope, limitations and policy relevance
Demonstrable experience developing original research proposals and frameworks and seeing them through into successful publications or other outputs
Background or strong familiarity with AI safety, AI security, AI for good, AI regulation, AI assurance, legislative approaches to AI, computer engineering, or science and technology policy
Excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills, communicating clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams spanning technical and policy domains
Awareness of the AI Governance organisational landscape, including key grantmakers and potential collaborators
Familiarity with AI models, machine-learning concepts or computational tools desirable but deep technical ML expertise not required
Experience with Python, R, data analysis or other computational methods desirable where relevant, but not essential
Commitment to RAND Europe’s core values of quality, objectivity, collaboration, service and learning
Curiosity and adaptability
Open-minded, evidence-led and non-advocacy-driven approach
Comfortable with uncertainty and able to distinguish evidence from speculation
Proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
Strategic thinking linking technical findings to broader policy and security implications
Strong communication skills explaining complex analyses to diverse audiences
Collaborative and collegial approach
Commercial and policy awareness
Intellectual humility and receptiveness to learning across disciplines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pension - 8% Employer contribution
33 days holiday allowance, including the Bank Holidays
Annual salary review
BUPA medical insurance
Generous company sick pay
Enhanced family friendly policies
Group income protection scheme
Group life assurance
Compassionate leave
Flexible working arrangements
Learning and development opportunities
Employee wellbeing training and support
Fresh fruit every day
Free on-site parking
Cycle to work scheme
Access to company bikes
Service awards