Social Science Research Assistant

🔍 Dean of Research, Redwood City, California

📁: Research

📅   : May 16, 2013 Post Date

📅   : 52392 Requisition #

THIS IS A ONE YEAR FIXED-TERM POSITION, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION.

Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) is one of the nation’s leading interdisciplinary, university-based research and training centers addressing critical international security issues. The Center draws on scholars from a range of disciplines, integrating political, regional, and scientific expertise in international affairs, and applying this expertise to policy-relevant solutions.

Professor Scott Sagan is seeking a research assistant with outstanding academic credentials, to conduct research, draft reports, support teaching and lecture activities, and assist with a range of administrative needs. The candidate will explore, write about and otherwise work on international security issues such as nuclear weapons policy and nonproliferation, in addition to the ethics of war in the contemporary world.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist Professor Sagan with research on an array of international security issues.
• Assist with drafting and formatting articles and other pieces authored by Professor Sagan.
• Assist with funding proposals and reports, including researching, compiling data, and drafting.
• Coordinate a team of undergraduate research assistants
• Assist with teaching and public appearances by drafting and preparing Power Point and other presentations.
• Manage very busy calendar
• Arrange complex domestic and international travel
• Process reimbursements and payments
• Prepare correspondence

The ideal candidate is a skilled and tenacious researcher with first-rate analytical capabilities. The candidate is an exceptional writer, able to produce near-publishable or publication-quality work independently. He or she is extremely well-organized, self-driven, detail-oriented and wants to work on the world’s most challenging international security problems. He or she has a familiarity with nuclear, or ethics in war issues, and a desire to learn more. He or she has the poise and diplomacy to interact with some of the world’s leading scholars, government officials and other dignitaries.

Applicants should have an excellent academic track record in international affairs, political science, history, international relations, or a related field. Advanced research skills are required, including library, archival and online research. Exceptionally strong web-based research skills are mandatory, as well as a deep familiarity with web-based academic resources. The candidate should be familiar with maintaining and preparing footnotes, bibliographic checking and fact checking. The candidate should have outstanding Word, Power Point and Excel skills.

THIS IS A FIXED-TERM POSITION. THE TERM CONCLUDES AUGUST 31, 2014, AND MAY BE EXTENDED BASED ON PROGRAMMATIC NEED AND FUNDING AVAILABILITY.

Background check will be required for all final candidates. For consideration please submit resume and cover letter.

Job #52392

Additional Information

Requisition ID: 52392

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.