DC-Based Strategy & Tech Research Assistant (Part-Time)

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Free Pittsburgh bus pass

Job summary

CMIST at Carnegie Mellon University seeks up to two part-time research assistants to support analytical projects on Strategy and Technology. The positions are Washington, D.C.–based and report to the Director, with flexible hours for DC-based graduate students.

Responsibilities include conducting high-quality research using online databases and archives, drafting literature reviews, and conducting interviews with DC-based experts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an area relevant to national security, strategy and technology.
• Proven research and writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research using online databases and archives.
• Locate and analyze sources from libraries and archives.
• Draft literature reviews and advanced summaries.
• Support data collection and manage bibliographies.
• Conduct structured interviews with DC-based experts.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Strong research abilities

Excellent writing skills

Editorial skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in political science, security studies, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Zoom

Job description

CMIST at Carnegie Mellon University seeks up to two part-time research assistants to support analytical projects on Strategy and Technology. The positions are Washington, D.C.–based and report to the Director, with flexible hours for DC-based graduate students.

Responsibilities include conducting high-quality research using online databases and archives, drafting literature reviews, and conducting interviews with DC-based experts.