Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 2 months ago
Center for Global Security Research (CGSR) Graduate Research Associate - Summer 2026
Livermore, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New GradLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking graduate level students for the Center for Global Security Research (CGSR) Graduate Research Associate position for Summer 2026. The role involves conducting independent research on global security topics, supporting ongoing research activities, and engaging in data analysis to contribute to national security strategies.
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Responsibilities
Conduct an independent research project on an agreed upon topic aligned with CGSR/LLNL research priorities
Support CGSR/LLNL through contributions to ongoing research activities. Tasks may include contributing to literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, and workshop summary reports
Provide analysis to ongoing work, involving a moderate to high degree of technical and analytic complexity
Assist in the planning and execution of workshops to support CGSR research efforts
Gather and analyze data and information in support of broader CGSR research efforts
Participate in research planning and evaluation discussions with other members of the CGSR staff
Attend relevant research seminars, speakers’ series, and workshops
Present research to LLNL staff at end of the assignment
Prepare end-of-assignment technical report or publication
Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, security, and business practice requirements and policies
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and actively pursuing a graduate degree, or have recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in a field of research aligned with CGSR analytic priorities. Areas of study include international relations and/or security, political science, economics, public policy, emerging technologies, nonproliferation, energy, biosecurity, foreign language studies, or related fields
Demonstrated academic and/or professional achievement in a relevant field of research aligned with CGSR analytic priorities
Strong record of independent research and publication, or a strong proposal of research to be done while at CGSR and in future academic and professional settings
Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment
Benefits
Holiday Pay
Sick leave accrual
Individual 401(k) contributions
Company
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
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