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** Update: CCC Research Associate applications are not being accepted at this time. We will update this notice when we recommence accepting applications for this position. Effective 1 Nov 2009 **
The Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School is interested in identifying and hiring research assistants to provide support to the Center for Contemporary Conflict and National Security Affairs Department staff.
Duties will consist of administrative and research tasks in support of ongoing projects concerning world politics and economies, global military issues and capabilities, homeland security, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and U.S. defense policy.
Current ongoing projects include research on the U.S.-Pakistan, U.S.-India, and U.S.-China strategic relationships; interdiction of weapons of mass destruction and dual-use items; the prospects for weapons proliferation in the coming years; and negotiations with terrorist and nonstate actors. Past and current Research Associates have concurrently obtained a Master’s degree in Security Studies (with no tuition fees), from a department ranked as one of the top ten universities in international affairs and development (see http://www.nps.edu/nsa for more information).
Skills required:
- A Bachelor of Arts degree in a related field (such as political science, history, or government) with at least a 3.5 GPA.
- An understanding of U.S. and foreign military operations and international affairs.
- A strong background in writing/editing professional publications and PowerPoint presentations.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Previous involvement with or knowledge of South Asia, China, or WMD proliferation is desired but not essential.
The ongoing consideration of applications will begin immediately. A first position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified, and a second position will be filled in approximately September 2009.
Applicants should submit a resume, college transcript (unofficial is fine), brief writing sample, dates of availability and contact information to:
Dr. Sandra R. Leavitt
Executive Director
Center for Contemporary Conflict
E-mail: srleavit@nps.edu
We also request three letters of recommendation from past/current employers or past/current professors who can speak to your abilities as a student and as an independent worker. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Applications will be kept on file and candidates of interest will be contacted as funding and work becomes available. The Naval Postgraduate School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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