Associate Director, Meselson Center (MC), Global and Emerging Risks (GER)
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About The Position
RAND's Meselson Center (MC), part of the Global and Emerging Risks (GER) division, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Associate Director to assist the MC Director in managing all aspects of the center, including leading the execution of the Center's research strategy. As the associate director, you will collaborate closely with the center's director on the management of all aspects of the program, focusing primarily on the management of research project development, program-level quality assurance, and the publications process. The Meselson Center contributes to GER's mission to develop novel methods and deliver rigorous research on catastrophic risks to humanity, particularly in reducing risks from biological threats and emerging technologies. We focus on global risks that can potentially affect hundreds of millions of lives, emphasizing biosecurity and AI security. Our approach involves pursuing clear and robust theories of change that influence key decisions made by policymakers. Within its research streams, the program provides focused and sustained research, as well as short-term, quick-response support on critical issues. Given the increasing demand for research and analysis in these critical areas, we anticipate our current $20 million center to double in size within the next year or two. This position is a 3-year renewable term, with an option to extend upon management approval. It is resourced at 70-100% time and will receive administrative support. Up to 30% of the associate director's time will be engaged in direct research through either the MC, GER, or RAND's other divisions.
