About Nesta

Nesta is a research and innovation foundation. We apply our deep expertise in applied methods to design, test and scale solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time, working across the innovation lifecycle.

Join us at Nesta for a three-month paid residency (part-time, starting in autumn 2026) to help us shape secure data infrastructure for the public good.

More information about the role and what we are offering can be found in the open call document.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV or LinkedIn profile to [email protected] along with your answers to the following questions:

  1. What skills and experience would you bring to the residency? [Max 250 words - shorter is fine]
  2. Pitch an implementation of a modern, open standards based infrastructure that could have a positive impact in one of Nesta’s mission areas. Where would you start and why? What impact could working in this area catalyse? [max 500 words, shorter is fine]

The application deadline is Monday 3 August 2025 at 23:59pm.

We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better ideas and outcomes. We encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and fields of expertise. We will consider reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements in the recruitment process and beyond.