Rand Europe · Cambridge
RAND Europe is an independent, not-for-profit research organisation whose mission is to help improve policy and decision-making through rigorous and independent research and analysis. We benefit the public interest through the impact and wide dissemination of over 200 projects per year. RAND Europe’s research is rigorously peer-reviewed, draws on extensive subject and methodological expertise, and is conducted in a professional, delivery-oriented environment.
RAND Europe has approximately 200 staff across offices in Cambridge, Brussels, and the Hague. Our staff represents 22 nationalities, speaks over 20 languages and covers 31 academic disciplines. Our multi- and inter-disciplinary approaches to research generate unique perspectives and insights for our wide-ranging government, foundation and other NGO clients. We work with and for public, private and third sector funders and collaborate frequently with universities and other research organisations.
We wish to recruit an experienced Analyst with Technical Expertise within our Defence, Security and Justice research group, in particular to support our work on Emerging and Disruptive Technologies and Defence Economics and Industry.
The Defence, Security and Justice 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 and agencies (e.g. Ministry of Defence, Home Office, FCDO, DSIT, UK Space Agency), other national governments (e.g. Dutch), EU institutions (e.g. European Commission, EDA, European Parliament), and international defence and security organisations (e.g. NATO, United Nations), and various third sector and humanitarian organisations.
The role is based in the Cambridge office. We offer a flexible hybrid working pattern but would expect the successful candidate to be present in the office at least one day per week which is mandatory. Fluency in English is essential and proficiency in one or more other languages is an asset. The candidate must have a right to work in the UK.
To be considered you will need to be a sole UK national and will need to successfully complete SC clearance before commencing the role and willing and eligible to apply for DV clearance upon joining.
The ideal candidate will combine policy research skills with a technical background in a relevant discipline, such as engineering, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, operational research, economics or technology studies. We are looking for an individual with a strong interest in emerging and disruptive technologies and their implications for defence capability, defence economics, and wider industrial base and policy.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods to gather and interpret relevant data and effectively communicate key policy insights to stakeholders. They will be experienced in project coordination and management, supporting the delivery of high-quality research in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Commercial experience is welcome.
We welcome applications from a range of experience levels, from those slightly below to those exceeding our criteria.
If you believe you are suited to the above role, please submit an application comprising of a CV and covering letter. The closing date for applications is 15 November 2026.
If you have not been contacted within 30 days of application deadline, please assume your application has not been successful.