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CSET Georgetown • Washington, DC
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CSET researchers and staff members are challenged with meaningful work, pursue ongoing professional development and learning, and contribute to a collegial and engaging environment where they can thrive. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We especially encourage applications from women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities who are excited about contributing to our mission. National Security Applications of AI Research LeadCSET is currently seeking candidates to lead our National Security Applications of AI research efforts. This role will oversee the execution of research and the production of reports, including shaping priorities and outlining the overall research strategy for the team. More information on the role can be found here.
The application deadline for this role is Monday, October 5, 2026.
The application deadline for this role has passed. Those selected to move forward will be contacted directly.
Frontier AI Research LeadCSET is currently accepting applications to lead a new team focused on Frontier AI issues. This role will oversee the execution of research and the production of reports, including shaping priorities and outlining the overall research strategy for the team. More information on the role can be found here.
Applications for Frontier AI Research Lead will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
People Operations Associate (Part-Time/Temp)CSET is seeking applications for a People Operations Associate to help expand CSET’s recruitment capacity. Reporting to CSET’s People Operations Manager, the People Operations Associate will strengthen CSET’s candidate sourcing and outreach strategy and execution, take ownership of core recruiting operations, and serve as a thought partner on recruitment process improvement. More information about the role is available here.
Georgetown Student Opportunities- Human-Machine Teaming Research Assistant (JR27657): CSET is seeking current Georgetown graduate Master’s students to support a research project focused on human-machine teaming and the human usability of AI-enabled and autonomous systems in military contexts. Read the position description and apply here.
- ATLAS Research Assistant (JR27669) : CSET is looking to engage current Georgetown Master’s students to provide analysis support for Project ATLAS. CSET is a research organization focused on studying the security impacts of emerging technologies, supporting academic work in security and technology studies, and delivering nonpartisan analysis to the policy community. Read the position description and apply here.
- Space Debris Student Research Assistant (JR25465): CSET is seeking a current Georgetown Master’s student to support a research project focused on space debris responsibility and classification. This project aims to systematically categorize and analyze over 14,000 pieces of space debris by type (e.g., launch vehicle vs. payload) and originating entity (e.g., state vs. commercial actor), using publicly available data and space-tracking resources. Read the position description and apply here.
All applications must be submitted via GMS. Additional information available here.
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Previous hiring info session recordings:
- Research Analyst/Data Research Analyst Hiring Info Session (2/10/22)
- Research Fellow Hiring Info Session (8/4/22)
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For all inquiries related to current job openings, please contact us at csetcareers@georgetown.edu.