AI & Biosecurity Policy Research Resident

RAND Corporation; United States; Híbrido; USD 126.000 - 274.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time-off

Descripción de la vacante

Rand Corporation's Center on AI, Security, and Technology (CAST) seeks researchers to analyze AI and biosecurity risks, develop policy options, and craft briefs and reports for both technical and policy audiences. The role emphasizes quantitative and qualitative analysis within a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers a 3-year term with renewal possibilities, a hybrid work model across multiple U.S. locations, and a commitment to rigorous, objective research. A writing sample is required.

Formación

• Experience in nucleic acid synthesis, AI-enabled biodesign, dual-use research of concern, or biosurveillance.
• Ability to analyze or implement policies involving strategy, doctrine, operations, or organization.
• Demonstrated ability to model uncertainty and perform quantitative analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Address policy questions on AI and biosecurity risks for national and international contexts.
• Communicate results via policy briefs and research reports to technical and non-technical audiences.

Conocimientos

AI & Biosecurity policy

Quantitative analysis

Policy analysis

Communicating research findings

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Educación

PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or related field

Master's with 3+ years experience OR Bachelor's with 5+ years experience

Descripción del empleo

Rand Corporation's Center on AI, Security, and Technology (CAST) seeks researchers to analyze AI and biosecurity risks, develop policy options, and craft briefs and reports for both technical and policy audiences. The role emphasizes quantitative and qualitative analysis within a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers a 3-year term with renewal possibilities, a hybrid work model across multiple U.S. locations, and a commitment to rigorous, objective research. A writing sample is required.