Berlin, Germany · Remote OK
Job description Contract: Digital Regulation Research Lead (EU Focus, Full-time ongoing contract) Location: Remote (UK/EU) with optional access to offices in London or Berlin Contract: Competitive rate, full-time, part-t…
Skills: Research Project Management, Digital Services Act, Online Safety Act, Sock Puppet Methods, Data Analysis
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Lead a portfolio of research exploring digital platforms' compliance with the EU Digital Services Act and UK Online Safety Act. Manage a team of researchers and contractors to produce high-quality, evidence-based reports and insights for regulators.
Requires at least 5 years of experience in coordinating research projects and a strong grasp of EU and UK digital platform regulations. Must be proficient in diverse research methods, including sock puppet testing and data analytics, with excellent English writing skills.
Contract: Digital Regulation Research Lead (EU Focus, Full-time ongoing contract)
Location: Remote (UK/EU) with optional access to offices in London or Berlin
Contract: Competitive rate, full-time, part-time considered for exceptional candidates
About the Contract
Reset Tech is seeking a member of staff to take the lead on our portfolio of research that seeks to explore and develop insights into digital platforms' compliance with various legislative frameworks, including the Digital Services Act (EU) and the Online Safety Act (UK). The role involves developing and delivering research outputs, including elements of research project management and coordination, undertaking research and research tasks as needed, such as sock puppet management and data analysis, and producing high-quality written insights for stakeholders and wider audiences.
Required Skills & Experience
At least 5 years of experience coordinating research projects, including managing staff and contractors. More experienced candidates welcome
Strong grasp of regulations of large digital platforms in the EU (Digital Services Act) and UK (Online Safety Act)
Understanding of regulatory concerns relating to child safety and broader online harms. FIMI is not the focus of this role
Familiarity with a range of digital & AI platforms
Experience with a range of research methods, especially sock puppet methods and feature and function testing. A comfort and interest in experimental methods beyond social listening and OSINT is essential.
Strong data analytic skills and attention to detail
Excellent writing skills; able to deliver independent, rigorous research products
An intrinsically motivated, self-starter. This role will be able to develop cutting-edge research outputs with limited supervision
Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments, able to thrive with ambiguity
Fluency in English, and ideally, one other EU language
What We Offer
Competitive compensation and benefits (30 days leave plus public holidays, study leave allowances, etc)
Remote-friendly role with optional co-working access in London or Berlin
Opportunity to work on some of the most pressing digital threats of our time
Impactful research environment with a mission-driven team shaping platform accountability
Contribute to the development of a global compliance research strategy, especially around the protection of minors and scam mitigation
Oversee research projects from ideation to completion, leading to high-quality outputs for delivery to regulators
Manage inputs from a team of other researchers and contractors, including sockpuppet methods, surveys, data science and some OSINT
Undertake some sockpuppet research methods directly when other resources are unavailable. For clarity, the candidate will need to manage researchers, but ‘be the researcher’ and be hands-on in some instances, ideally supporting Reset to grow our research team to minimise this over time
Lead and grow sock puppet research methods, to develop Safety-by-Design testing methods
Produce concise, evidence-based research reports, briefings, and data-driven insights
Collaborate with key stakeholders, internal and external, across Europe and the UK on cross-cutting compliance issues
Strong background in managing and coordinating research projects
Solid understanding of the Digital Services Act and Online Safety Act (UK), interest in other global regulations
Excellent writing skills and experience producing independent research
Experience and comfort with a range of research methods, including sock puppet methods, qualitative research, data science and OSINT.
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Resetting the Internet for Democracy
Our mission at Reset Tech is to guard against digital threats to our security, safety, and fundamental rights. We seek to “reset” the connection between media and democracy to restore the promise of technology that works for people and free expression. We work to hold the biggest tech companies accountable to the values of democratic societies by promoting new ideas to change laws, industry standards, and consumer attitudes.
Resetting the Internet for Democracy
Our mission at Reset Tech is to guard against digital threats to our security, safety, and fundamental rights. We seek to “reset” the connection between media and democracy to restore the promise of technology that works for people and free expression. We work to hold the biggest tech companies accountable to the values of democratic societies by promoting new ideas to change laws, industry standards, and consumer attitudes.
