Researcher - Interdisciplinary - San Francisco

ByteDance ByteDance · Big Tech · San Francisco, CA · Strategy

This role is for a researcher focused on interdisciplinary studies, economic and philosophical studies, global history, and international affairs. The responsibilities include providing analysis and recommendations through desk research, building relationships with scholars and academic institutions, and drafting reports for senior business leaders. The role requires excellent big-picture thinking, a strong academic network, teamwork, and communication skills. Preferred qualifications include a background in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) or similar social sciences/humanities, and 5+ years of research/industry experience.

What you'd actually do

  1. Provide analysis and recommendations through desk research
  2. Build and maintain trustful cooperative relationships with scholars and researchers, academic institutions, and other relevant stakeholders
  3. Draft reports for senior business leaders on topics of interest

Skills

Required

  • Big picture thinking on cultural and societal issues
  • In-depth and interdisciplinary research
  • Comparative cultural and philosophical studies
  • World civilizations and global affairs analysis
  • Academic community networking
  • Teamwork
  • Communication skills

Nice to have

  • Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) background
  • Extensive understanding of social sciences and humanities
  • 5+ years of research/industry experience