Thorn
Non-profit • Social Impact • Cybersecurity
Thorn is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the internet safer for children and defending them from sexual abuse. Founded in 2012, Thorn creates and implements technology solutions to identify and remove child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and assist in the identification of victims. In addition to providing resources for youth, parents, and platforms, Thorn engages in cutting-edge research on online threats and opportunities for safety. The organization is committed to empowering individuals and businesses to protect children and has partnered with companies like Slack to enhance online safety protocols. Thorn also influences policy and supports the prevention of online child exploitation through education and awareness campaigns.
51 - 200 employees
Founded 2012
🤝 Non-profit
🌍 Social Impact
🔒 Cybersecurity
💰 Venture Round on 2017-01
Senior Researcher
Job not on LinkedIn
November 5
🇺🇸 United States – Remote
💵 $146k - $201.3k / year
⏰ Full Time
🟠 Senior
🧬 Research Scientist
🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor
Thorn
Non-profit • Social Impact • Cybersecurity
Thorn is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the internet safer for children and defending them from sexual abuse. Founded in 2012, Thorn creates and implements technology solutions to identify and remove child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and assist in the identification of victims. In addition to providing resources for youth, parents, and platforms, Thorn engages in cutting-edge research on online threats and opportunities for safety. The organization is committed to empowering individuals and businesses to protect children and has partnered with companies like Slack to enhance online safety protocols. Thorn also influences policy and supports the prevention of online child exploitation through education and awareness campaigns.
51 - 200 employees
Founded 2012
🤝 Non-profit
🌍 Social Impact
🔒 Cybersecurity
💰 Venture Round on 2017-01
📋 Description
• Lead end-to-end research. • Translate insights into action. • Collaborate across disciplines and with partners. • Uphold rigor, ethics, and inclusion. • Monitor and anticipate trends. • Represent Thorn externally.
🎯 Requirements
• Seven or more years of experience executing mixed-method studies • Background in child safety, trust and safety, public health, child development, or technology • Deep familiarity with child sexual exploitation issues strongly preferred. • Skilled in survey design, data analysis, and synthesis across quantitative and qualitative methods. • Ability to independently identify emerging issues, shape research direction, and connect insights to organizational strategy. • Skilled at translating complex research into clear, compelling insights for diverse audiences. • Dedicated to diversity, equity, and ethical research practices. • Some travel is anticipated for this role.
🏖️ Benefits
• broad range of benefits
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