Senior Research Analyst, Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS)
Core
Designing and executing nonpartisan research on security impacts of emerging technologies (AI, advanced computing, biotechnology) for policymakers and technologists.
Role type
Senior Research Analyst (IC)
Builds
Research publications, policy briefs, data presentations, and graphics for CSET.
Domain
National security, emerging technology policy, data analysis.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Research project design, literature review, open-source intelligence (OSINT), data collection and annotation, statistical analysis, data visualization, report writing, presentation delivery, team coaching.
Preferred skills
Familiarity with CSET research topics, initiative in starting projects, professional development leadership.
Technologies
Python, R, STATA, SAS, SPSS, Excel, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
Design new research projects and scope research questions; Author and coauthor written publications; Coordinate internal reviews and project timelines; Compile literature reviews and conduct open-source analysis; Develop and deliver presentations for policy-making audiences; Design and execute data-focused analytic plans; Motivate and coach colleagues; Monitor trends in national security policy.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with limited supervision
