Research Assistant
- Employer
- Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
- Location
- Middlebury in DC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Under direction from a Senior Research Associate in the Washington, DC office of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), the research assistant will conduct research and write timely analyses on nonproliferation related projects as well as, other duties, as assigned.
Responsibilities Essential Functions• Conduct research on the nonproliferation of nuclear, biological, and/or chemical weapons and related delivery system issues.
• The incumbent will bring to the attention of CNS staff emerging issues in the field of nonproliferation that CNS staff may have overlooked.
• As the demands of other responsibilities allow, the incumbent should publish articles on nonproliferation issues under their name.
• The Research Assistant will be responsible for contributing to ongoing projects, particularly those examining global trade in proliferation-sensitive commodities and East Asian nuclear issues. They will work closely with senior research staff from two programs to conduct original open-source research: CNS’ Export Controls and Nonproliferation Program examines national and international export control efforts, industry compliance, and public-private cooperation in the field; the Center’s East Asia Nonproliferation Program explores WMD developments in the East Asian region, including the Chinese and North Korean nuclear and missile programs, and their drivers and responses. The Research Assistant also may be responsible for the following tasks: build network models of proliferation trends and activities; assist with research related to international nonproliferation sanctions implementation; help organize multilateral training sessions; and, arrange bilateral in-country meetings with foreign officials
• The Research Assistant will be responsible for contributing to ongoing projects, particularly those focusing on using satellite imagery to analyze the fuel cycle facilities of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. They will be expected to assist senior staff in their research and outreach activities related to this work. They also will contribute to open source analysis on this topic.
• To support this and other projects, the Research Assistant will be responsible for conducting independent research and analysis, ranging from literature reviews to primary open source information collection and assessment.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to CNS projects and activities on occasion, including conferences, meetings, and other outreach events, as required. Other duties as assigned.
B.A. degree in political science, international relations, or equivalent experience in the field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities• Good analytical, research, writing, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in a foreign language strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge or interest in nonproliferation issues.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research or analysis both independently, and as part of a team.
• Superior written and oral English language communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret budgets and produce clear expenditure reports is a plus.
• Interest in working on projects that include new analytical methodologies and tools, including analysis of open source data and imagery. Use of imagery analysis tools and GIS tools, such as GoogleEarth, ArcGIS, ERDAS, and ENVI, is a plus. Use of data analysis tools such as Excel, R, and Tableau is also a plus.
• Capable of multi-tasking and working in a challenging, intense, and dynamic deadline-oriented environment.
• An interest in developing presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to changing technologies and systems.
• Willingness and ability to comply with Institute policies, procedures and mandates.
Previous experience in nonproliferation-related projects preferred.
Physical DemandsThe Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey maintains a smoke-free workplace and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Position requires light to moderate physical effort, the ability to travel domestically by plane, a driver’s license suitable for domestic US driving, and the ability to work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
Posting Information Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants RecommendationsSome postings require contact information for reference providers for confidential letters of recommendation.
Recommendation Letter RequirementsSupplemental Questions for PostingRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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- Resume/C V
Organization
Working at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, a graduate school of Middlebury College, provides international professional education in areas of critical importance to a rapidly changing global community, including international policy and management, translation and interpretation, language teaching, sustainable development, and non-proliferation. We prepare students from all over the world to make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields through degree programs characterized by immersive and collaborative learning, and opportunities to acquire and apply practical professional skills. Our students are emerging leaders capable of bridging cultural, organizational, and language divides to produce sustainable, equitable solutions to a variety of global challenges.
In 2010, the Institute became a graduate school of Middlebury College. Middlebury is known worldwide for its leadership in undergraduate language instruction and international studies, and features both summer language immersion programs and Schools Abroad in 16 countries and 37 cities around the globe. Middlebury is also home to the oldest environmental studies program in the nation.
Monterey and Middlebury share much more than a common interest in cross-cultural communication and the environment, though—we share a commitment to making a difference in the world, and are building a truly global network of programs for future leaders in areas from translation and interpretation to environmental policy, economic development to language education, conflict resolution to sustainable business.
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey offers graduate programs that prepare innovative professionals to provide leadership in cross-cultural, multilingual environments. Practical skills, collaborative processes, and innovative approaches are defining features of a Monterey Institute education. The Institute’s unique "Monterey Way" learning model ensures that students are learning through firsthand experiences in more than one language. Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey learners are problem solvers and process masters, building sustainable, equitable solutions for a global community through our interdisciplinary blend of business, policy, and language.
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