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RAND · 1 week ago

AI & Biosecurity Research Resident

Washington, DC (DC Metro Area)

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$123K/yr - $222K/yr

3+ years exp

RAND Corporation is a research organization that conducts cutting-edge research on transformative technologies, including artificial intelligence and biotechnology. The AI & Biosecurity Research Resident will address key questions related to AI and biosecurity risks, communicate research results, and apply quantitative and qualitative skills to analyze significant problems of national and international importance.

EducationGovernmentHealth CareMedicalNon Profit

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Address key questions related to global and emerging AI and biosecurity risks, understanding options for prevention and resilience, and examining their policy implications

Communicate the results of your work to both technical and non-technical audiences through quick-turnaround policy briefs and detailed written research products

Apply quantitative and qualitative skills to rigorously analyze AI and biosecurity problems of national and international importance

Qualification

Nucleic acid synthesisAI-enabled biodesignQuantitative analysisPolicy analysisResearch experienceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Excellent analytic skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to analyze or implement policies involving strategy, doctrine, operations, tactics, systems or organization

Ability for quantitative analysis and modeling, including modeling of uncertainty

Ability to present evidence of research experience, demonstrated through authorship of academic publications, conference presentations, or prior professional reports

A PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, or other natural and physical sciences is required – OR – PhD or equivalent in Policy Analysis or any technical discipline, Health Services Management, Public Health, Epidemiology or Business, is required

A Master's degree in the fields listed above with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience, is required

A Bachelor's degree in the fields listed above with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, is required

A writing sample of 3 pages or more is required for this position

Preferred

Experience in nucleic acid synthesis, AI-enabled biodesign, dual-use research of concern, potential pandemic pathogens, personal protective equipment, bioterrorism, or pathogen agnostic biosurveillance

Experience in government, intelligence community, or other relevant decision-making offices

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government clearance