Open Source Researcher – AI & Biosecurity (Remote)

RAND; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,400 - 274,300; Full time

Job summary

RAND Center on AI, Security, and Technology is seeking an Open Source Research Resident to monitor threats at the intersection of AI, biosecurity, and national security. You will build a picture of actors, capabilities, and trends and turn open-source signals into actionable intelligence for internal teams and external partners.

Day-to-day work includes investigations across open and commercial sources, tracking technical progress, mapping organizations and talent flows, and delivering clear,

Qualifications

• Excellent analytic capabilities and ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Experience conducting rigorous open-source analysis in fast-paced environments.
• Background spanning national security, technology, and foreign-actor tracking.

Responsibilities

• Run investigations across a wide range of open and commercial sources.
• Track technical and scientific developments relevant to AI and biosecurity.
• Map organizations and talent networks; produce clear, decision-ready assessments for internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Open Source Research

National Security

Analytic Skills

Written and Oral Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

RAND Center on AI, Security, and Technology is seeking an Open Source Research Resident to monitor threats at the intersection of AI, biosecurity, and national security. You will build a picture of actors, capabilities, and trends and turn open-source signals into actionable intelligence for internal teams and external partners.

Day-to-day work includes investigations across open and commercial sources, tracking technical progress, mapping organizations and talent flows, and delivering clear,