Survey Researcher, Center for Security and Emerging Technology - Walsh School of Foreign Service

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Requirements

The Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), under the School of Foreign Service, produces evidence-driven analysis in a variety of forms, from informative graphics to expert testimony to published reports. Our key areas of inquiry are the foundations of artificial intelligence — such as talent, data and computational power — as well as how AI can be used in national security settings. We also do research on the policy tools that can be used to shape AI's development and use, and on biotechnology. Please visit CSET’s career page for more detailed information on role responsibilities and application instructions. 

The Survey Researcher will lead survey design and execution in collaboration with CSET analysts (Senior Fellows, Research Fellows, Research Analysts) across CSET’s lines of research. They will sit on CSET’s Data Science team and will work closely with data scientists, software engineers, a translation lead, and data research analysts to produce, collect, and analyze original survey data. Reporting to CSET’s Deputy Director of Data Science and Research, additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the design and execution of survey and human-subjects research projects, including questionnaire design, sampling methodology, Institutional Review Board management, survey distribution, proper data governance procedures, and data analysis.

• Write and contribute to CSET publications under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Data Science and in collaboration with Directors, Senior Fellows, Research Fellows, and Research Analysts.

• Support CSET’s lines of research through survey and human-subjects research projects, including evaluating the appropriateness and feasibility of surveys and/or interviews to address policy-relevant questions.

• Collaborate with CSET’s Data Science team to identify data requirements, determine appropriate methods for a given problem, and effectively leverage CSET data resources.

• Communicate CSET’s data resources and data-driven findings to a range of audiences, including contributing to DC briefings and events through written and verbal outputs, data visualizations, presentations, and reports.

• Monitor trends and developments in AI, ML, biotechnology, and national security policy, contributing to CSET’s organizational development, including internal working groups, seminars, and discussions.

• Support and mentor colleagues, upholding CSET’s mission, values, and culture.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 2+ years of quantitative or statistical analysis experience from coursework or professional work

• 2+ years of relevant research experience (e.g., public opinion, user experience or social science research)

• Demonstrated experience with survey design and online and/or in-person survey distribution

• Proficiency with office productivity tools like Google Docs/Sheets and Microsoft Office

• Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative, matrixed and multi-disciplinary environment 

• Effective communication and ability to convey complex and technical topics to a general audience, both in verbal and written form, demonstrated through the development of publications and delivery of presentations

• Motivated, enthusiastic, intellectually curious and self-driven, with the ability to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

• Alignment with CSET’s mission, values and culture

• Graduate coursework or degree or Bachelor’s degree in an area of study involving survey research (e.g., political science, psychology) preferred

• 1+ years leading research projects  with multi-disciplinary teams from coursework or professional work preferred

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff