CNS Graduate Research Assistant (Fall 2026 C91155)

Middlebury College; Monterey (CA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Middlebury College's CNS invites current MIIS students in the United States to contribute as Graduate Research Assistants, performing research on WMD nonproliferation topics and maintaining related content. Projects include databases, publications, country profiles, and WordPress site updates.

You will work 10–15 hours weekly, with compensation at $17.45 per hour, and opportunities to pursue your own research under senior supervision.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in MIIS classes.
• Be located in the U.S.
• Excellent writing and analysis skills;
• General knowledge of WMD nonproliferation issues;
• Knowledge of and experience in conducting scholarly research;

Responsibilities

• Work on Databases, website publications, fact sheets and analytical issue briefs.
• Geolocate WMD facilities worldwide.
• Develop country and entity profiles.
• Collate images of missiles and other WMD-related objects, tracking sources and copyright restrictions.
• Develop case studies of illicit trade and procurement based on court cases.
• Maintain and provide content for a WordPress site related to trading compliance (export controls, sanctions, etc).

Skills

Excellent writing and analysis skills

WMD nonproliferation knowledge

Scholarly research experience

Social media management

Familiarity with computer languages

Education

Enrolled in MIIS classes

Job description

We are looking for current MIIS students located in the United States to work on campus or remotely on:

• Databases, website publications, fact sheets, and analytical issue briefs.
• Geolocation of WMD facilities worldwide
• Development of country and entity profiles
• Collate images of missiles and other WMD-relevant objects while tracking sources and copyright restrictions
• Develop case studies of illicit trade and procurement based on court cases, etc
• Maintain and provide content for a WordPress site related to trading compliance (export controls, sanctions, etc)

GRAs will have opportunities to work on critical issues involving the proliferation of nuclear, chemical & biological weapons, ballistic missiles, and strategies for their control, WMD terrorism, and space security issues. GRAs are paid on an hourly basis and typically work 10 to 15 hours a week.

CNS provides a range of research opportunities with various funding sources. Individuals hired to work under Federal Contracts containing the FAR 52.222-54 clause will be subject to E-Verify.

This is a student Level B position paying $17.45 per hour.

• Be enrolled in MIIS classes.
• Be located in the U.S.
• Excellent writing and analysis skills;
• General knowledge of WMD nonproliferation issues;
• Knowledge of and experience in conducting scholarly research;

While not required, the following qualifications are highly desirable:

• Science background
• Experience with social media management
• Familiarity with computer languages

As a GRA, you will acquire on-the-job training with CNS experts and other leading scholars on nonproliferation issues. While contributing to ongoing projects GRAs are also allowed to pursue their own research in related fields. The position is renewable contingent upon satisfactory academic progress and job performance.