RAND Europe
We help improve policy and decision making through research and analysis.
Choice Modelling and Valuation • Communities, Safety and Justice • Defence and Security • Employment, Education, Social Policy and Population • Evaluation and Performance Audit
51 - 200
Research Leader - Emerging Technology and Foresight (Defence and Security)
2 days ago
🔄 Hybrid – Cambridge
RAND Europe
We help improve policy and decision making through research and analysis.
Choice Modelling and Valuation • Communities, Safety and Justice • Defence and Security • Employment, Education, Social Policy and Population • Evaluation and Performance Audit
51 - 200
Description
• Lead/support business development and project delivery for defence-related emerging technology research portfolio. • Focus on AI and foresight methods in defence context. • Mentor research staff and facilitate team development. • Help ensure RAND Europe’s research impacts policy communities and broader society.
Requirements
• Demonstrable experience in emerging technology, AI and foresight policy research. • Demonstrable experience in using futures and foresight methods in emerging technology research. • Experience of winning and delivering research projects for UK, EU or international defence organisations and funders. • Evidence of working as part of a team, motivating others, mentoring and actively developing colleagues for skills and career progression. • Excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills and the proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and to varied internal and external audiences. • Strong project leadership / management experience, including experience of budget preparation and people management. • Proven ability to distil complex information and engage with detail considering bigger picture issues.
Benefits
• 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.
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