Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar Employee

Salary
range: $71,491 - $76,000

Application Window

Open date: August 24,
2026

Next review date: Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full
consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Aug 24, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will
continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been
filled.

Position description

The University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation
(IGCC), together with the UC Office of the President and UC-managed National Laboratories: the Center for Global Security Research at the
Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the National Security and International Studies Office at the Los Alamos National Laboratory
(LANL), are pleased to invite applications for up to six (6) postdoctoral scholar positions in Technology and International
Security.

Technology has always played a central role in international security. Technology shapes the ways states fight during
wartime and compete during peacetime. Today, significant advancements in nuclear technology, autonomous weapons, artificial intelligence,
remote sensing, cyber technology, hypersonic vehicles, additive manufacturing, stealth, precision guidance, and other areas have contributed
to a widespread sense that the world is again on the precipice of a new technological era. We seek applicants whose research generates new
theoretical and empirical insights into the relationship between technology, national security, and the global security
environment.

The fellowship program will be based in Washington, D.C. for a 24-month term in line with the 2027-28 and 2028-29
academic years, contingent on the availability of funding. Applicants who can participate for only 12-months in line with the 2027-28
academic year should also apply. Eligible applicants should expect to receive a Ph. D. degree by September 1, 2027.

All Scholars are
expected to be in residence at the University of California Washington, D.C. Center for the duration of the fellowship. Scholars are
expected to dedicate the majority of their time to research and complete a book, monograph, or other significant publication during their
period of residence. Scholars are also expected to plan and regularly participate in all weekly seminars, research colloquia, and occasional
travel.

Competitive salary with benefits and a modest research/travel budget.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application) At the time of application
candidates must either have a Ph. D. (or equivalent degree) or be ABD (all but dissertation) in social sciences, humanities, physical or
natural sciences, engineering or computer sciences, and other technical and non-technical fields.

Additional
qualifications (required at time of start) Applicants are required to hold a Ph. D. or received a Ph. D. degree by
the start of the appointment.

Preferred qualifications We seek applicants whose research generates new theoretical
and empirical insights into the relationship between technology, national security, and the global security environment.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter - 1-2 pages
• Curriculum Vitae -
  Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research - 3-5 pages
• Graduate School Transcripts - Unofficial
  accepted
• Writing Sample - Under 100 pages

Reference requirements

• 2-3 letters of reference
  required

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04619
Help contact: gps-ap@ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

The University of California is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or
federal law.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective
bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional
requirements.

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properties.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to
disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed
any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have
filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment,
  including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment,
  discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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  Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination]

Job location

Washington, DC