Researcher Roles and Expectations

This is a bonus episode to say that Forethought is hiring researchers. After an overview of the roles, we hear from Research Fellow Mia Taylor about working at Forethought.

The application deadline has been extended to November 1st 2025.

Apply here: forethought.org/careers/researcher

Chapters

• (00:00:00) Forethought hiring overview and roles
• (00:03:21) Interview with Mia begins
• (00:03:34) Why Mia joined Forethought
• (00:05:59) Daily work, how work at Forethought was different from expected
• (00:08:38) Research examples
• (00:10:58) Who should and shouldn't apply
• (00:14:11) Disagreements and closing thoughts

Links

• Apply for researcher positions
• Referral form (if you know someone who might be a good fit)