Hybrid Research Associate - National Security Studies

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Sick leave accrual

Individual 401(k) contributions

Our values

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory seeks a research associate for the Center for Global Security Research. The role involves conducting an independent project and supporting ongoing CGSR activities, including literature reviews and workshop reports.

You will engage in data analysis and contribute to end-of-assignment outputs. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with opportunities to present findings to LLNL staff and prepare final reports or publications, contributing to national

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a graduate degree or recently completed a bachelor’s/master’s.
• Demonstrated academic or professional achievement in a CGSR-aligned field.
• Strong independent research capability and publication potential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an independent research project aligned with CGSR/LLNL priorities.
• Support CGSR/LLNL through literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, and workshop summaries.
• Provide analysis with moderate to high technical and analytic complexity.
• Assist in planning and executing CGSR workshops.
• Gather and analyze data to support CGSR research efforts.
• Present research to LLNL staff at assignment end.

Skills

Independent research

Publication track record

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate degree coursework in progress

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory seeks a research associate for the Center for Global Security Research. The role involves conducting an independent project and supporting ongoing CGSR activities, including literature reviews and workshop reports.

You will engage in data analysis and contribute to end-of-assignment outputs. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with opportunities to present findings to LLNL staff and prepare final reports or publications, contributing to national