International Security Research Assistant - Nuclear Policy

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits-eligible

Job summary

Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) is seeking a research assistant to support Professor Scott Sagan in social science research on international security issues, including nuclear weapons policy and arms control. The role involves drafting reports, assisting teaching, and handling administrative tasks.

The RA will research and write on deterrence policy, support budget and travel logistics, and help organize a large course simulation, under a

Qualifications

• Familiarity with theories, concepts, and topics of nuclear deterrence, policy, and arms control.
• Background in political science and international security methodologies including literature reviews, experiments, and coding.

Responsibilities

• Assist in social science research on nuclear deterrence policy and the laws of armed conflict.
• Draft reports and support teaching and public appearances with presentations and correspondence.
• Organize a large course simulation and manage logistics as the course administrator.
• Help manage a busy calendar, travel arrangements, and reimbursements.

Skills

Social science research

Nuclear deterrence

Policy analysis

Literature reviews

Data analysis

Education

Political science background

Job description

Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) is seeking a research assistant to support Professor Scott Sagan in social science research on international security issues, including nuclear weapons policy and arms control. The role involves drafting reports, assisting teaching, and handling administrative tasks.

The RA will research and write on deterrence policy, support budget and travel logistics, and help organize a large course simulation, under a