Associate Fellow

Core responsibilities:

• Design and implement research projects to better understand AI security and stability risks and opportunities for mitigation
• Write and publish high quality, rigorously developed reports, policy analyses, journal articles, op-eds, commentaries, and other written products related to core program themes
• Lead and participate in events, such as working groups, panel discussions, roundtables, and task force meetings
• Research potential funders, prepare and manage project budgets, and develop project proposals and grant applications

This role advances the national security policy community's understanding of AI risks and potential policy solutions to address them, contributing to AI security and stability through research, analysis, and policy development.

Required qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant area of study (e.g., science, technology, engineering, mathematics, political science, international relations, security studies, economics, public policy)
• Excellent and efficient writing skills, including diligent self-editing and fact checking
• Experience in policies for emerging technology, either as a researcher or practitioner
• Project management experience and a demonstrated ability to develop and carry out a project work plan
• Legal right to work in the United States and based in Washington, DC or willing to relocate

CNAS offers a complete and competitive benefits package for employees which includes medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, transportation subsidies, and an employee assistance program.