CNS Postdoc/Predoc Fellowship in Emerging Tech & Nuclear/Biological Security

Middlebury College • Monterey, CA

1d • $67,866 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Emerging Technologies & Nuclear Security Fellow is a postdoctoral or predoctoral fellowship based at the Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), a research center of Middlebury College. The full-time, benefits-eligible staff position is performed in person at CNS’s Monterey office and lasts one year. Faculty interested in residing at CNS during sabbatical leave are also encouraged to apply.

The fellow conducts research connecting emerging technologies with nuclear and/or biological security, with particular interest in artificial intelligence and nuclear or biological security. The work includes collaborating with CNS’s in-house AI Innovation Lab and participating in the CNS Asilomar Process for AI & Global Security. During the year in residence, the fellow is expected to publish a significant scholarly work and lecture to students, staff, and visiting fellows as part of CNS’s next-generation training programs. The fellow also publishes scholarly and policy-oriented research, presents at professional meetings including international conferences, and mentors students and junior staff connected to the research team.

Compensation is salaried at the CNS3 level, depending on educational and professional qualifications, with a hiring range of $67,866 to $100,000. Predoctoral candidates are hired in the CNS3A range, with a hiring minimum of $67,866. Postdoctoral candidates are hired in the CNS3B-D range depending on experience, with a hiring minimum of $76,363. Candidates with their own fellowship or sabbatical funding may also be considered.

Postdoctoral candidates must have their Ph.D. before arrival. Advanced Ph.D. students who are ABD may be considered for the predoctoral version, whose functions and responsibilities are otherwise identical. Applicants should identify whether they are applying for the postdoctoral/sabbatical position or predoctoral fellowship. An offer is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check and references. The role requires periodic travel to CNS offices and national and international conferences.

Requirements

• Research experience linked to emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence or quantum computing, and international security; nuclear security experience is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, including the ability to produce publishable scholarly and policy-relevant work.
• Exceptional knowledge of the connection between emerging technologies and international security.
• Strong public speaking, lecturing, and teaching skills.
• An academic publication record.
• Postdoctoral applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand before arrival; advanced Ph.D. students who are ABD may be considered for the predoctoral fellowship.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform fine dexterity tasks such as writing and word processing.

Nice To Haves

• Nuclear security experience.
• Lecturing or teaching experience.
• Professional experience in emerging technologies and global security or nuclear security.
• Experience in public policy settings.
• Candidates with their own fellowship or sabbatical funding are also considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research connecting emerging technologies and nuclear or biological security, including collaboration with CNS’s AI Innovation Lab and participation in the Asilomar Process for AI & Global Security.
• Publish a significant scholarly work in emerging technologies and nuclear or biological security.
• Lecture to CNS students, staff, and visiting fellows as part of next-generation training programs.
• Publish research results in scholarly, peer-reviewed, and policy-oriented publications.
• Present research at professional meetings, including international conferences.
• Mentor students and junior staff connected to the research team.
• Travel periodically to CNS offices and national and international conferences.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement matching
• Vision insurance
• Time-away program of up to 34 days per year during the first two years of service, increasing with length of service.
• Educational assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree