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Editor/Senior Research Associate, Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control |
| Educational Opportunities |
| M.A. Degree in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies (MANPTS), The Monterey Institute of International Studies |
February 2012 - Immediate opening
The Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control, a non-profit research and advocacy organization in Washington, DC, is seeking a senior research associate to serve as editor of Iranwatch.org. Iran Watch is a comprehensive website devoted to monitoring Iran’s capability for building weapons of mass destruction. The purpose of the site is to increase public awareness of the strategic situation in Iran and to make detailed knowledge of Iran’s weapon potential available to policymakers, the media, private scholars and the general public.
The senior associate will serve as principal investigator for Iran Watch and will be responsible for maintaining and updating all aspects of the website. With support from the executive director, the senior associate will also lead the Project’s advocacy and outreach on Iran. Duties will include:
writing regular op-ed-style bulletins for publication
conceptualizing, organizing and running roundtable discussions, and publishing a summary of findings based on these discussions
conducting and publishing interviews with experts on Iran and on weapons proliferation
investigating suspect sales of strategic technology to Iran and identifying Iranian and foreign entities that participate in such sales
participation in public events, including briefings, speeches and testimony
maintaining the site’s library, including a summary of enforcement actions and a database of entities linked to proliferation in and to Iran
maintaining relations with the web site’s subscribers
Qualifications: A strong academic background, including an advanced university degree (Master's, or equivalent). Candidates should also have three to five years’ experience in nonproliferation or national security, the ability to conduct in-depth open source research, excellent writing skills, a publication record, and a demonstrated commitment to stopping weapons proliferation. Candidates with a working knowledge of information technology, including website content management skills, are strongly preferred, as are candidates with experience in office and staff management.
Compensation: The position offered is full-time with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
To apply: Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and relevant publications to hr@wisconsinproject.org. No calls please.
Deadline: March 23, 2012
The Arms Control Association (ACA), based in Washington, DC, is seeking to hire a Nonproliferation Analyst. Under the direction of the Executive Director and the Research Director, the Nonproliferation Analyst will be responsible for research, analysis, reporting and media outreach on nuclear, chemical and biological weapons proliferation and control.
Issue priorities include: nuclear nonproliferation in Iran, North Korea, South Asia and other regions; the control of nuclear materials; export controls; and multilateral treaty negotiations, including the NPT and IAEA safeguards.
Position requirements: Candidates should have outstanding written and oral communication skills, excellent organizational skills, at least two years of professional experience in the non-proliferation and national security field and/or an advanced degree in a related field, and a commitment to ACA’s mission.
Responsibilities include:
Salary commensurate with experience; includes generous benefits package. ACA is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Procedure
ACA hopes to fill this position in April and will accept applications until the position is filled. Please email cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to:
Nonproliferation Analyst Search, jobs@armscontrol.org
No phone calls, please.
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an international learned society and policy research center with headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, seeks a Program Associate to support its work on issues of Science and Global Security. The Academy’s Committee on International Security Studies is undertaking a major integrative project on the global nuclear future and energy policy. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to play a role in significant intellectual projects involving some of the country’s most outstanding scholars and practitioners. The Program Associate may also work on other projects.
Responsibilities:
The Program Associate will:
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience. For further information about the Academy and to submit an application, please visit the Academy's website at www.amacad.org. The Academy cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position.
The Monterey Institute of International Studies has launched a new M.A. degree in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies (MANPTS) This degree, the first of its kind in the
Courses for this degree will be taught by faculty of the Graduate School of International Policy and Management; by policy, scientific, and technical specialists in the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) and the Monterey Terrorism Research and Education Program (MonTREP); and by experts invited from international organizations, government agencies, the private sector, and leading universities all over the world.
Students in this M.A. program may also gain practical experience through internships at international organizations or work as research assistants at CNS (cns.miis.edu) and MonTREP (www.miis.edu/academics/researchcenters/terrorism).
Placement assistance from our Center for Advising and Career Services helps graduating students find professional positions in government agencies and international organizations dedicated to combating terrorism or the spread of WMD as well as private firms specializing in security research, corporate security, or related fields.
For more information on this exciting new opportunity for professional education, please see the MANPTS page on the Monterey Institute (www.miis.edu/academics/programs/npts/) or email program chair Fred Wehling (fwehling@miis.edu) or enrollment manager Devin Lueddeke (devin.lueddeke@miis.edu).
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