Graduate Research Associate, Center for Global Security Research (Fall 2026)
Opportunity type
Internship
Cause areas
Global catastrophic risks
Routes to impact
Skill-building & building career capital
Learning about important cause areas
Testing your fit for a certain career path
Skill set
Research
Political & bureaucratic
Policy writing
Deadline
2026-05-31
Location
Livermore, CA
Description
The Center for Global Security Research (CGSR) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is offering a Fall 2026 research associate internship for graduate students or recent graduates to conduct independent research on global security topics.
- Conduct an independent research project aligned with CGSR/LLNL priorities, such as nuclear deterrence, arms control, nonproliferation, cybersecurity, space, biosecurity, and energy security.
- Support ongoing research activities, contribute to literature reviews, and assist in planning and executing workshops.
- Present research findings to LLNL staff and prepare a technical report or publication at the end of the assignment.
- Benefit from a competitive monthly pay range ($6,752–$8,201), holiday pay, sick leave accrual, and 401(k) contributions.
Applicants must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which restricts access for citizens of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea without dual US citizenship or legal permanent residence. A pre-employment drug test is required. No security clearance is needed unless the assignment exceeds 179 days.
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