Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health insurance

Subsidized dental insurance

Office space and facilities access

Library access

Job summary

The Stanton Nuclear Security Fellows Program at MIT seeks to develop next-generation leaders in nuclear security by supporting policy-relevant research from pre-doctoral to junior faculty levels.

Fellows receive stipends of $75,000 (pre-doctoral), $110,000 (post-doctoral), or $137,000 (junior faculty) for ten months and must be in residence at MIT for the duration.

Qualifications

• Fellows must hold a PhD or equivalent (MD/JD) from the US or abroad.
• PhD candidates must have at least three chapters of their dissertation completed.
• Proposed research must align with the program mission.

Responsibilities

• Fellows are expected to produce policy-relevant research, including manuscripts, dissertations, chapters in edited volumes, or reports.

Education

PhD or equivalent degree (MD/JD)

Job description

Position Description

The Stanton Nuclear Security Fellows Program seeks to stimulate the development of the next generation of thought leaders in nuclear security by supporting research that will advance policy-relevant understanding of the subject. Fellowships are available for pre-doctoral and post-doctoral scholars and for junior faculty. Fellows are expected to produce policy-relevant research, including book manuscripts, draft articles, dissertations, chapters in edited volumes, or reports. Nuclear security as a subject of study is an umbrella term that includes nuclear war, nuclear terrorism, nuclear proliferation, nuclear weapons, nuclear force posture, and, as it relates to nuclear security, nuclear energy.

Eligibility

Fellowships are available to scholars with a PhD or equivalent degree (e.g., MD or JD) from the United States or abroad. PhD candidates must have at least three chapters of their dissertation completed, and their dissertation topic must be in nuclear security. Proposed research for the fellowship must be consistent with the mission of the program described above.

Stipend Information

All fellows will receive a ten-month stipend. Pre-doctoral fellows will receive a $75,000 stipend, post-doctoral fellows will receive a $110,000 stipend, and junior faculty fellows will receive a $137,000 stipend. Fellows are expected to be in residence at MIT for the duration of the fellowship.

Benefits

• MIT does not pay for other benefits, but you will be able to purchase both health and dental insurance at a subsidized rate.
• Office space and supplies as well as access to MIT’s libraries and other facilities will be provided.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination and EEOC’s Know Your Rights.

Employment Contingencies

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.