AI & Biosecurity Policy Research Resident

RAND Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

RAND Corporation’s Center on AI, Security, and Technology (CAST) seeks researchers to study transformative AI and biosecurity risks. You will address prevention, resilience, and policy implications, communicating findings through briefs and reports.

The role emphasizes rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis, with collaboration across disciplines and a path toward policy impact in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytic and written communication skills.
• Experience in policy analysis and decision support.
• Ability to present research to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AI and biosecurity research addressing national/international risks.
• Produce policy briefs and detailed research reports for varied audiences.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to advance RAND research goals.

Skills

Nucleic acid synthesis

AI-enabled biodesign

Dual-use research

Policy analysis

Uncertainty modeling

Education

PhD in statistics

Master's in related field

Tools

Policy analysis tools

Job description

RAND Corporation’s Center on AI, Security, and Technology (CAST) seeks researchers to study transformative AI and biosecurity risks. You will address prevention, resilience, and policy implications, communicating findings through briefs and reports.

The role emphasizes rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis, with collaboration across disciplines and a path toward policy impact in a hybrid work setting.