Research Assistant — International Security & Nuclear Policy

Stanford Reglab; California; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) seeks a diligent Research Assistant to conduct social science research, draft reports, support teaching, and handle a range of administrative tasks. You will study international security issues including nuclear policy, public opinion on force, nonproliferation, and laws of armed conflict.

Past assistants have progressed to top PhD programs and law schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field.
• Familiarity with theories, concepts, and topics of international security, nuclear deterrence, and research methodologies.
• Ability to perform literature searches, summarize findings, and write literature reviews.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform research tasks requiring initiative and judgment in applying scientific theory.
• Develop and administer survey instruments and rating scales; summarize results.
• Review data accuracy and ensure compliance with research protocols.
• Identify, extract and summarize data; present findings to supervisor.
• Conduct literature searches and write summaries/manuscripts.
• Build and organize data; use statistical tools for data analysis.
• Adapt methods to project needs; coordinate IRB renewals where necessary.
• Assist with dissemination of findings to internal and external audiences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts in social science

Job description

Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) seeks a diligent Research Assistant to conduct social science research, draft reports, support teaching, and handle a range of administrative tasks. You will study international security issues including nuclear policy, public opinion on force, nonproliferation, and laws of armed conflict.

Past assistants have progressed to top PhD programs and law schools.