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Center for Global Security Research (CGSR) Graduate Research Associate - Summer 2026

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$6,620/mo - $8,040/mo

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking graduate level students for the Center for Global Security Research (CGSR) to engage in practical research on global security topics. The role involves conducting independent research projects, supporting ongoing research activities, and contributing to the development of strategies for national security.

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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

Independent researchInternational relationsPublic policyEmerging technologiesEffective interpersonal skills

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