[Air-L] Reminder - JOB OPENING - Research Manager - Center for Democracy & Technology

[Dhanaraj Thakur]

Hi all, 

Please see below the job description for an exciting new position at the
Center for Democracy Technology <https://cdt.org/>. It's a Washington DC
based role with remote working for now. I would appreciate it if you can
share the link <https://cdt.org/job/research-manager/> with your
colleagues and networks. 


thanks,

Dhanaraj


*Dhanaraj Thakur* (he/him) | Research Director
Center for Democracy & Technology |* cdt.org <https://cdt.org/>*
*E:* dthakur at cdt.org <mailto:dthakur at cdt.org> | *P:* +1 202 407 8849 |
@thakurdhanaraj

 


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The Center for Democracy Technology (CDT) is seeking a *Research
Manager* to work on issues at the intersection of technology and human
rights. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly created
research team within CDT, informing its policy agenda and contributing
to cutting edge tech policy dialogue in the U.S., EU, and around the world.

The position offers opportunities for growth, including identifying and
leading research projects on new and emerging technology policy issues,
and working with CDT’s networks of external academics and partners. The
position is based in CDT’s Washington, DC office (with remote work
currently in effect due to COVID-19).

For twenty-five years, CDT has been a leading nonprofit public interest
organization, working at the cutting edge of digital rights policy. With
expertise in law, technology, and policy, CDT engages in a variety of
strategies to enhance civil liberties and human rights in the digital
age, including advocacy, public education, and research. CDT works on
legislation, participates in agency rule-makings, engages in litigation,
and fosters consensus-building among public interest and private sector
stakeholders. Key issue areas include free expression, privacy and data,
government surveillance, cybersecurity and standards, open internet,
election security, and competition.

CDT is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and collaborates closely with
its partner organization, CDT Europe, which is based in Brussels. For
more information, please visit our website <https://cdt.org>.

*Main Responsibilities:*

  * Design and implement research projects to inform the development of
    CDT’s policy positions and contribute to U.S. and international
    dialogue about key issues in technology policy
  * Manage specific research projects, including coordination across CDT
    teams and engaging with external stakeholders
  * Supervise external consultants working on CDT’s research projects
  * Write concise and compelling analysis in a variety of formats,
    including blog posts, advocacy material, white papers, and reports
  * Engage with academic and other research organizations to further
    CDT’s research agenda
  * With the Research Director, implement CDT’s research strategy,
    including identification of short- and long-term research goals
  * Work with the communications team to craft sharp, compelling
    messages for media and other audiences based on research outputs
  * Represent CDT through public speaking, participation in coalition
    meetings, and media interviews.

*Required Qualifications:*

  * At least 3 to 5 years work experience conducting research on
    technology policy problems and/or online civil liberties and human
    rights
  * An advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. computer/information
    science, economics, public policy, communication policy, etc.)
  * Genuine curiosity with an imaginative approach to research design
    and implementation
  * Experience in research design and managing multiple research projects
  * Expertise with statistical analysis (and relevant software), and/or
    qualitative data analysis
  * Excellent writing skills for technical, policy, and lay audiences
  * An energetic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative working style

*Desired Qualifications:*

  * Knowledge of free expression concerns online such as content
    moderation, automated content analysis/filtering, algorithmic
    transparency, or intermediary liability
  * Expertise in others areas of CDT’s work including privacy,
    surveillance, open internet issues, and cybersecurity and standards
  * A critical understanding of how technology, policy, and law may have
    a disparate impact on individuals and communities based on race,
    gender, disability, income, immigration status, or other
    circumstances or characteristics
  * Excellent public speaking skills and experience that can deliver
    CDT’s research and policy positions to a wide range of audiences
  * Good data visualization skills
  * Experience preparing successful funding proposals for research

*Compensation*

Salary is competitive with public interest and government pay scales.
CDT provides a generous benefits package that includes health care and
dental coverage, a retirement plan, paid vacation, sick days, and
parental leave.

*To Apply*

Please send a cover letter and a resume to hr at cdt.org <mailto:hr at cdt.org>.

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