CMIST is a university-wide institute that integrates Carnegie Mellon’s leadership in computer science and engineering with its distinguished tradition of interdisciplinary research. Combining academic rigor with a think tank orientation, CMIST is dedicated to the responsible development, application, and governance of new and emerging technologies that are reshaping national and international security. Acting as a bridge across major research units, CMIST serves as the university’s hub for education and scholarship in political science, strategy, and the future of war and peace. It fosters innovative thinking to inform new frameworks for addressing contemporary and long-term security challenges.The Director of the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology CMIST at Carnegie Mellon University seeks up to two part-time research assistants to help with major analytical projects on Strategy and Technology. Candidates with strong research and writing abilities and expertise in national security, military history, political science, or a specific emerging technology e.g., biotechnology, machine learning, artificial intelligence, advanced robotics or space-based systems are highly encouraged to apply. This position will be located in Washington, D.C.Research Assistants will work directly with and report to the Director. These fixed-term positions are ideal for D.C.-based postdoctoral students, PhD candidates or Masters students seeking flexible work hours while advancing their knowledge of emerging technologies and national security.Core responsibilities include: Research and AnalysisConduct high-quality research using online databases, in-person archives, and research librariesLocate and analyze hard-to-find sources, including tracking down works in local archives and/or the Library of CongressWrite advanced summaries of major arguments and prominent sources without relying primarily on LLMsDraft literature reviewsSupport data collection, database
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