Overview
Researcher Jobs in United States at Arctic Ledger
Title: Researcher
Company: Arctic Ledger
Location: United States
Company Description Arctic Ledger is an independent geopolitical research practice focused on the economics and governance of critical mineral extraction, especially in underexamined arenas such as the Arctic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and seabed resources. The work sits at the intersection of supply chain security, maritime law, and great power competition, aiming to explain who controls critical resources and why. Research outputs draw on open-source intelligence, government filings, corporate reports, and academic literature to move beyond headlines and uncover underlying strategic and economic drivers. Led by Jack Lindstrom, an MA candidate in International Affairs at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy, Arctic Ledger provides research contracts, policy briefs, and consulting on critical minerals geopolitics. The practice supports decision-makers across government, industry, and finance who need rigorous, accessible analysis of complex resource disputes.
Role Description: This is a remote volunteer Researcher role focused on supporting Arctic Ledger’s work at the intersection of critical minerals, geopolitics, and international law. Day-to-day tasks may include conducting open-source research on specific countries, companies, resource projects, or legal regimes related to critical mineral extraction. The Researcher will review and synthesize government filings, corporate reports, academic articles, and media sources into clear notes, summaries, and draft briefs. Responsibilities may also involve assembling datasets, tracking key policy or market developments, and helping map stakeholder positions across governments, multilateral institutions, and firms. The role includes opportunities to contribute to draft policy briefs, memos, and internal research products, with guidance and feedback from the lead researcher. The position is suitable for individuals seeking experience in geopolitical analysis, resource governance, or international political economy.
Qualifications
- Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to gather, evaluate, and synthesize information from diverse open-source, academic, and policy materials.
- Excellent writing and editing abilities, with a focus on clear, concise, and well-structured analytical prose tailored to policy, industry, or academic-adjacent audiences.
- Knowledge or demonstrated interest in international relations, political economy, energy or resource security, maritime or international law, or related fields.
- Comfort working with documents such as government filings, corporate reports, multilateral institution publications, and data from reputable open-source platforms.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage time effectively, and communicate proactively about progress and challenges.
- Relevant academic background (e.g., international affairs, political science, economics, law, area studies, environmental policy) at the advanced undergraduate, graduate, or equivalent experience level.
- Familiarity with critical minerals (e.g., cobalt, rare earths, nickel, lithium) and/or Arctic geopolitical happenings
