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Research Associate

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Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
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Research Associate
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey



Posting Number : S01653

Position Summary:
The James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) is seeking to appoint a high-caliber, early-career Research Associate to work full-time in its Washington, DC office, and in particular to assist the Center's projects on global trade in proliferation-sensitive commodities, sanctions and country-specific proliferation issues. The position is fixed-term position for at least 12 months but may be renewed based on available funding. This is a regular, full-time staff position.

Essential Functions:
The Research Associate will be responsible for contributing to ongoing projects, particularly those examining global trade in proliferation-sensitive commodities, sanctions and country-specific proliferation issues. They will work closely with senior research staff to conduct original open-source research and analysis.

To support these programs, the Research Associate will be responsible for conducting independent research and analysis, to include open source information collection, assessment, and data analysis.

In order to complement CNS’ existing range of foreign language expertise, the Center is particularly interested in candidates who meet the other criteria and have a Russian language capability. Consequently, the job holder will also be responsible for conducting some research using Russian language sources.

The Research Associate also will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Building network models of proliferation trends and activities;
• Assisting with research related to the maritime sanctions implementation as well as issues surrounding flags of convenience;
• Collection, cleaning, analysis and assessment of open source information and data including from Russian language sources;
• Liaising with funders, customers, stakeholders and other parties to promote research findings and ensure policy impact; and,
• Aiding in the dissemination of research findings including by drafting research papers, reviewing research papers, engaging in social media dissemination and otherwise presenting the findings of research to the stakeholder community.
• Acting as a trainer in practitioner-focused training on topics of relevance to the role

The Research Associate will also be responsible for assisting in preparing grant proposals, quarterly reports, and large-scale final reports. Additionally, they will assist in preparing briefing materials to update project sponsors and other interested parties and on a case-by-case basis will be required to interact with project sponsors.

General Responsibilities:
The job holder may be asked to assist with other activities in the CNS-DC office, including supporting seminars or events as required.

Education:
The job holder will have a Master’s degree in political sciences, international relations, history, or a related discipline, or relevant previous professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The job holder should be proficient in data collection and analysis. Python coding or data science skills and experience are particularly desirable.

Candidates ideally should be a proficient in Russian. Other foreign language skills are also desirable.

Candidates should also have a demonstrated interest in international security and non-proliferation issues, either through coursework or professional work experience. They must be an original thinker, motivated to conduct innovative research, particularly using primary open sources. They should be a skilled oral and written communicator, able to organize and synthesize complex and sometimes technical content.

Experience:
Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to deliver research outputs on deadlines. The ideal applicant will also have a proven ability to manage datasets.

Physical Demands:
The 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 and the ability to work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.This role may involve international travel in the post-COVID 19 period.

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Special Instructions to Applicants:


To apply, please visit: https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/24714

Middlebury is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, Middlebury recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. Middlebury also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.







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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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