Careers

Careers at GDEF

Join a team of dedicated professionals working to shape the governance of the global digital economy. We value intellectual rigour, collaborative spirit, and a commitment to public interest.

Working at GDEF

The Forum offers a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment where colleagues from diverse disciplinary and cultural backgrounds collaborate on some of the most consequential policy questions of our time. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives, supports professional development, and enables our team to do their best work.

Global Perspective

Work alongside colleagues from diverse nationalities and backgrounds across a fully remote, globally distributed team.

Intellectual Freedom

Pursue rigorous, independent research in a mission-driven organisation that values evidence over agenda.

Professional Growth

Access structured mentoring, conference participation, and continuous learning opportunities.

Flexible Working

Hybrid and remote working arrangements available for many roles, with generous leave entitlements.

Open Positions

Senior Research Fellow — AI Governance

Research & Policy Full-time

📍 Remote

Lead the Forum's research programme on artificial intelligence governance, developing policy frameworks and publications that inform regulatory approaches worldwide.

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Policy Analyst — Digital Trade & Data Governance

Research & Policy Full-time

📍 Remote

Support the development of cross-border data governance frameworks and digital trade policy analysis, working closely with the Regulation & Policy Working Group.

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Partnerships Manager

Convenings & Partnerships Full-time

📍 Remote

Manage and develop the Forum's relationships with strategic, knowledge, and industry partners, ensuring alignment with institutional objectives and collaboration standards.

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Communications Officer

Communications & Public Affairs Full-time

📍 Remote

Develop and execute communications strategies to amplify the Forum's research, events, and policy positions across digital and traditional media channels.

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Fellowships & Programmes

GDEF Young Leaders Fellowship

12 months

An intensive programme for early-career professionals (under 30) from diverse backgrounds, offering hands-on experience in digital economy governance research, policy development, and multilateral engagement.

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Visiting Scholar Programme

3–6 months

Mid-career academics and practitioners are invited to spend a residency at the Forum, contributing to ongoing research projects while pursuing their own scholarly work within the Forum's thematic pillars.

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