The Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. We are a think tank focused on studying the security impacts of emerging technologies and delivering nonpartisan analysis to technologists and policymakers.
The role
CSET Research Fellows apply their varied experience and expertise to challenging policy questions at the intersection of national security and emerging technology. Comfortable working with empirical data and evidence to support policy recommendations.
Research Fellows are expected to lead research projects, brief policymakers, participate in public events, and manage and mentor CSET’s Research Analysts, Research Assistants, and student affiliates. They are also expected to work closely with CSET’s data scientists to conduct empirical analyses. Generally, Research Fellows are less than 10 years out of graduate school (MA, PhD or JD) programs and are encouraged to enter public service at the conclusion of their fellowship.
We are currently seeking three (3) Research Fellows to support one of the following lines of research:
- AI Standards and Testing: https://cset.georgetown.edu/job/research-fellow-standards-and-testing/
- Cyber/AI: https://cset.georgetown.edu/job/cyberai-fellow/
- Applications of AI: https://cset.georgetown.edu/job/research-fellow-ai-applications/
Key roles and responsibilities
Please note that each position has separate, detailed position descriptions, requirements and application instructions. Please visit the links above (also found here https://cset.georgetown.edu/careers/) for specific information on each available Research Fellow opening.
Generally, Responsibilities include:
- Developing, proposing, and leading research projects related to the Center’s mission, both individually and in collaboration with other Research Fellows, Research Analysts, Data Scientists, and Center leadership.
- Producing written publications, both individually and as a co-author.
- Supervising and mentoring Research Analysts, Research Assistants, and student affiliates.
- Developing and delivering presentations and briefs for policy-making audiences.
- Monitoring trends and developments in emerging technologies and national security policy.
- Contributing to CSET’s organizational development, including contributing to internal working groups, seminars, and discussions; and supporting and mentoring colleagues.
Experience and skills
Please note that each position has separate, detailed position descriptions, requirements and application instructions. Please visit the links above (also found here https://cset.georgetown.edu/careers/) for specific information on each available Research Fellow opening.
Generally, qualifications include:
- Graduate (Master’s, JD, PhD) degree in a relevant field.
- At least 3 years of progressive experience in research and policy analysis, including familiarity with interpreting and visualizing data.
- An ability to digest AI/ML research literature to identify policy-relevant insights.
- Ability to conduct research, write and manage others with limited need for supervision.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm.
- Collaborative attitude; demonstrated ability to work in teams.
- Project or team management experience.
- Proficiency with office productivity tools like Google Docs and Microsoft Office.
Apply by 15 August.