Data Center Watch Fellow

About 10a Labs: 10a Labs is the safety and threat-intelligence layer trusted by frontier AI labs, AI unicorns, Fortune 10 companies, and leading global technology platforms. Our adversarial red teaming, model evaluations, and intelligence collection enable engineering, safety, and security teams to stay ahead of evolving threats and deploy AI systems safely. Data Center Watch is a research project that tracks political risks emerging from local opposition to data centers with the aim of understanding the emerging regulatory landscape of data center development in the U.S.In this role, you will:Conduct open-source and targeted research in various sources, including social media, forums, and news outletsAnalyze, summarize, and clearly report findings for a variety of stakeholdersExplore emerging questions and pursue lines of inquiry as they arise, adjusting focus as priorities shiftCollaborate with teammates to design and refine research methods or analytic approachesDraft reports, prepare presentation materials, and support podcast developmentWork on sensitive topics with professionalism, balance, and careSupport other critical initiatives as needed We're looking for someone who:Is passionate about critical infrastructure, AI, data centers, and the social dimension of technologyPossesses strong analytical, writing, and research skillsHas experience or coursework in local politics, public opinion research, international studies, data centers, or related fieldsThinks critically, communicates findings clearly, and adapts quickly to evolving tasks Requirements:Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, economics, human geography, or a related field - or equivalent professional experienceDemonstrated interest or experience in online research, information security, or trust & safetyStrong data collection and analytics skills, including experience gathering information from public sources, maintaining structured datasets, using automated tools to support research workflows, tracking trends over time, and turning raw information into clear research insights.Ability to quickly summarize complex information into concise, actionable reportsComfort working independently and collaboratively in a remote settingExceptional verbal and written communication skillsData visualization skills, slide presentation, and basic scripting skills (e.g., Python) or familiarity with research automation tools Compensation & Benefits:Remote work (based in the continental U.S.)Flexible schedule, up to 20 hours per week (negotiable)$25 per hour for undergraduate students$32.50 per hour for graduate students