Job Title: Research Assistant

Location: Washington, D.C.

Salary: Low $30Ks, excellent benefits

Description: The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) is a small nonprofit research organization, founded in 1945 by Manhattan Project scientists. FAS works to ensure that scientific advances are used to build a secure future for all people by conducting research and advocacy on science and public policy issues, particularly in the area of international security.

The Strategic Security Project at FAS is searching for an energetic research assistant to support work on nuclear weapons and uranium enrichment proliferation, nuclear testing, space weapons, and science policy.

The research assistant would work closely with and support PhD physicists on the FAS staff but would be expected to spend a fraction of their effort on their own research projects. The successful candidate will work with world-class researchers and address policy issues of immediate interest to the public, the press, Congress, and academia. The FAS environment is collegial and intellectually stimulating.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in the physical sciences preferred. Strong background in the physical sciences and mathematics required.
• An interest in science policy and national security with course work or experience in public policy a plus.
• Excellent writing skills
• Independent, creative research skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage priorities.

If interested in being considered for this position, please send the following to the Director, Strategic Security Project at sspjob@fas.org or fax to 202.675.1010:

• Cover letter stating why you believe that you would be an asset to FAS
• A resume
• A writing sample
• The names and contact information of two references who can comment on writing and research skills.

Position available immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Before applying, please check our website, www.fas.org, to confirm that the position is still open.