RAND Europe is a not-for-profit policy research organisation. Our mission is to help improve policy- and decision-making through evidence-based research and analysis. We realise our mission by undertaking objective, balanced and relevant research, sharing the insights and information widely, and working in partnership with a range of clients and collaborators.   RAND Europe has offices in Cambridge and Brussels, and employs approximately 140 researchers: just over half of our research staff have doctorates with the balance holding other post-graduate degrees. Our work lies on the continuum between that of universities and consultancies, combining the academic rigour of universities and the professional, task orientated approach of consultancies. In addition to our strong ethos of evidence-based research, RAND Europe is a values-driven organisation, and our experience shows that our most successful researchers closely align their behaviours with our value set.   The Defence and Security Research Group conducts a wide-ranging portfolio of research for a diverse client base in the UK, Europe and beyond. Our clients include UK government departments (e.g. Ministry of Defence, Home Office, Office for Veterans Affairs), EU institutions (e.g. European Commission, European Parliament), national and international defence and security organisations (e.g. national defence departments, NATO), and various third sector and humanitarian organisations.   Our work covers a broad range of public policy issue issues across: - Defence (the Armed Forces Community and the Defence workforce; strategy, policy and capability; acquisition; technology; space; Defence economics; futures and foresight; gaming and operational analysis) - Security (terrorism; counter-violent extremism; human security; border security; energy security; resilience and cyber)   RAND Europe is looking for an experienced Defence and Security Research Analyst to manage and deliver public policy research focused primarily on Defence personnel, veterans and military families, and other areas relevant to defence and security policy. (for examples of RAND’s recent work in this area, please see here). Here, you will conduct collaborative research in an intellectually stimulating, fast-paced and diverse working environment. You will directly inform government policy and decision-making at the highest levels and generate impact from your research for the public good.   This role is well suited for candidates with prior experience conducting research with human participants and with an interest in military organisations, the Armed Forces, veterans and military families. Prior experience in research on the Defence workforce and Armed Forces Community is desirable – however, the role is also open to experienced researchers wishing to expand their portfolio into this issue area.  

RAND Europe is a not-for-profit policy research organisation. Our mission is to help improve policy- and decision-making through evidence-based research and analysis. We realise our mission by undertaking objective, balanced and relevant research, sharing the insights and information widely, and working in partnership with a range of clients and collaborators.   RAND Europe has offices in Cambridge and Brussels, and employs approximately 140 researchers: just over half of our research staff have doctorates with the balance holding other post-graduate degrees. Our work lies on the continuum between that of universities and consultancies, combining the academic rigour of universities and the professional, task orientated approach of consultancies. In addition to our strong ethos of evidence-based research, RAND Europe is a values-driven organisation, and our experience shows that our most successful researchers closely align their behaviours with our value set.   RAND Europe is looking for a highly experienced Defence and Security Research Analyst to develop, lead and deliver public policy research focused on the UK government, European Union and beyond. This position provides you with an opportunity to work at an internationally respected research organisation. Here, you will conduct collaborative research in an intellectually stimulating, fast-paced and diverse working environment. You will directly inform government policy and decision-making at the highest levels and generate impact from your research for the public good. RAND Europe offers the chance to work on a variety of topics and teams, learning from a range of different colleagues, clients and collaborators.   The Defence & Security Research Group conducts a wide-ranging portfolio of research for a diverse client base in the UK, Europe and beyond. Our clients include UK government departments (e.g. Ministry of Defence, Home Office), EU institutions (e.g. European Commission, European Parliament), national and international defence and security organisations (e.g. national defence departments, NATO), and various third sector and humanitarian organisations. Our work covers a broad range of public policy issue issues, including: - Defence (strategy, policy and capability; acquisition; technology; space; Defence economics; futures and foresight; emerging technology; gaming and operational analysis; the Armed Forces Community and the Defence workforce; - Security (terrorism; counter-violent extremism; human security; border security; energy security; resilience; futures, scenarios and trends; critical infrastructure; cybersecurity; cybercrime; digital society trends; impact of technology) Researchers in the Defence & Security group originate from a diverse range of nationalities, disciplines and professional backgrounds including academia, government, military, industry and consultancy.

RAND Europe is a not-for-profit policy research organisation. Our mission is to help improve policy- and decision-making through evidence-based research and analysis. We realise our mission by undertaking objective, balanced and relevant research, sharing the insights and information widely, and working in partnership with a range of clients and collaborators.   RAND Europe has offices in Cambridge and Brussels, and employs approximately 140 researchers: just over half of our research staff have doctorates with the balance holding other post-graduate degrees. Our work lies on the continuum between that of universities and consultancies, combining the academic rigour of universities and the professional, task orientated approach of consultancies. In addition to our strong ethos of evidence-based research, RAND Europe is a values-driven organisation, and our experience shows that our most successful researchers closely align their behaviours with our value set.   The Home Affairs and Social Policy Research Group undertakes contract research and analysis in a range of public policy areas: crime and justice (including responses to offending, international law enforcement cooperation, organised crime and illicit markets); education (including early childhood education and care, school effectiveness); employment and social policy (including skills, employability, gender equality, child and family policy). We have an extensive portfolio of work with the EU, national governments, charitable foundations and others. We collaborate widely with like-minded academic and other organisations across Europe and with colleagues based in RAND’s U.S. offices. We employ robust methods and offer multi-disciplinary perspectives.   This is an exciting opportunity to work with a truly multidisciplinary team in one of the world’s most respected public policy research organisations. We are looking for an exceptional candidate at Research Analyst level to grow our team of social policy researchers. As a Research Analyst you will address complex policy questions by conducting research and analysis on behalf of our clients and support the team in submitting proposals and managing and delivering multiple projects in a timely and accurate manner.   We are particularly looking for a researcher with experience in conducting quantitative research, including experimental or quasi experimental approaches, cost-benefit analysis, and other statistical analysis methods. The role is ideally suited to an individual with experience in managing and/or conducting quantitative research studies and/or consultancy projects.   We invite applications from individuals with a background in any of the following topics: education, crime and justice, employment and social inclusion, child and family policy. The successful candidate would be actively encouraged to contribute to a broad range of research across the Home Affairs team and the organisation as a whole.   We welcome applications from candidates who would like to work part-time or full time.   The role is based in our Cambridge office. However, we are working flexibly as an organisation asking candidates to attend the office twice weekly. 

RAND Europe is a not-for-profit policy research organisation. Our mission is to help improve policy- and decision-making through evidence-based research and analysis. We realise our mission by undertaking objective, balanced and relevant research, sharing the insights and information widely, and working in partnership with a range of clients and collaborators.   RAND Europe has offices in Cambridge and Brussels, and employs approximately 140 researchers: just over half of our research staff have doctorates with the balance holding other post-graduate degrees. Our work lies on the continuum between that of universities and consultancies, combining the academic rigour of universities and the professional, task orientated approach of consultancies. In addition to our strong ethos of evidence-based research, RAND Europe is a values-driven organisation, and our experience shows that our most successful researchers closely align their behaviours with our value set.   We wish to recruit a Senior Analyst to support our broad portfolio of policy research in R&I, energy & environment and emerging technologies in our Cambridge office.   The Science and Emerging Technology (SET) team members have backgrounds spanning a wide range of natural and social science disciplines. We work with and for public, private and third sector funders and collaborate frequently with universities and other research organisations.   The Science and Emerging Technology team comprises 16 researchers spanning ‘research on research’, energy and environment, and emerging technology policy. The team is currently working on topics ranging from energy and climate, sustainability, biotechnology, economic development, artificial intelligence, the funding of R&D and universities, research impact, and international development funding. We also regularly work collaboratively across the other three RAND Europe teams in defence and security, home affairs and social policy, and health and wellbeing. We work for clients in the UK (BEIS, UKRI, Wellcome), the European Commission, national governments and multinational organisations around the world.   We are a team of individuals committed to bringing the benefits of research, science and technology to bear on decision-making across sectors – in government, industry, charities and international organisations.

RAND Europe is a not-for-profit policy research organisation. Our mission is to help improve policy- and decision-making through evidence-based research and analysis. We realise our mission by undertaking objective, balanced and relevant research, sharing the insights and information widely, and working in partnership with a range of clients and collaborators.   RAND Europe has offices in Cambridge and Brussels, and employs approximately 140 researchers: just over half of our research staff have doctorates with the balance holding other post-graduate degrees. Our work lies on the continuum between that of universities and consultancies, combining the academic rigour of universities and the professional, task orientated approach of consultancies. In addition to our strong ethos of evidence-based research, RAND Europe is a values-driven organisation, and our experience shows that our most successful researchers closely align their behaviours with our value set.   Our Brussels office hosts 14 members of staff and is primarily involved in research, business development and outreach for the EU institutions and other Brussels based organisations. The traineeship is designed to offer exposure to the various activities of a policy research institute, with a focus on its activities with clients in the Netherlands and Belgium. The assignment is an ideal transition for recent university graduates into the practical insights of policy research and policy making. This experience will provide valuable insights and useful contacts for your future career.

RAND Europe is a not-for-profit policy research organisation. Our mission is to help improve policy- and decision-making through evidence-based research and analysis. We realise our mission by undertaking objective, balanced and relevant research, sharing the insights and information widely, and working in partnership with a range of clients and collaborators.   RAND Europe has offices in Cambridge and Brussels, and employs approximately 140 researchers: just over half of our research staff have doctorates with the balance holding other post-graduate degrees. Our work lies on the continuum between that of universities and consultancies, combining the academic rigour of universities and the professional, task orientated approach of consultancies. In addition to our strong ethos of evidence-based research, RAND Europe is a values-driven organisation, and our experience shows that our most successful researchers closely align their behaviours with our value set.   The Defence & Security (DS) research group conducts a wide-ranging portfolio of research for a diverse client base in the UK, Europe and beyond. Our clients include UK government departments (e.g. MOD, FCDO, Dstl, Cabinet Office, Home Office), EU institutions (e.g. European Commission, European Parliament), and international defence and security organisations (e.g. national defence departments across Europe, NATO, UN), and various third sector and humanitarian organisations   Given our impartiality and close relationship with government, we do not work for the defence industry, though we often work with them on MOD studies.   Our team’s work covers a broad range of public policy issue issues, including: - Defence Strategy, Policy and Capability (strategy design and assessment; policy and planning; capability analysis) - Defence Industry and Acquisition (industry analysis; acquisition support; international cooperation & institutions) - Defence Workforce and Skills (Front Line Commands; industry; charities; Armed Forces community including ex-Serving personnel) - Security (national/international security; human security; resilience; energy; climate and sustainability; infrastructure and transport security) - Technology, Disruption and Uncertainty (futures and foresight; cyber and information; emerging technology; future threats and uncertainty; defence innovation) Researchers in the Defence & Security group originate from a diverse range of nationalities, disciplines and professional backgrounds including the military, ex-government employees, industry, consultancy and academia. There are many opportunities for career progression within RAND, for diversification of research working alongside the other groups within the organisation (we pride ourselves on our multi-disciplinary approach) and for collaboration across the wider RAND Corporation.   RAND Europe is looking for an experienced defence and security Research Analyst to develop, lead and deliver public policy research and analytical or educational wargames focused on the UK government, European Union and beyond. You will conduct collaborative research and wargaming activities in an intellectually stimulating, fast-paced and diverse working environment. You will directly inform government policy and decision-making at the highest levels and generate impact from your research for the public good. RAND Europe offers the chance to work on a variety of topics and teams, learning from a range of different colleagues, clients and collaborators.