Jobs at BRSL

The Berkeley Risk and Security Lab is hiring two research scholars to contribute to the Lab’s research portfolio. We expect the research scholars’ research to investigate both stability risks posed by emerging technologies and the various ways in which policy-makers, at the national and international level, might consider various governance mechanisms to manage and mitigate these risks. 

The role is well suited for candidates interested in researching emerging issues at the intersection of technology, politics, and security through an interdisciplinary lens, making connections between technical developments and their implications on policy, politics, and society. The scholar will have opportunities to propose and implement research projects that align with the Laboratory’s programming.

The Berkeley Risk and Security Lab is seeking a team member to help grow the lab by expanding its administrative capacity, supporting research projects, and representing the Laboratory to key partners and constituents under the oversight of the FD and LD. The person selected for this role will assist the Faculty Director and Lab Director in matters related to BRSL academic offerings, support the BRSL communications manager, and help plan and oversee BRSL events, workshops, and conferences.

This member of the team will serve as the primary academic contact for the Graduate Certificate in Technology and Public Policy, aiding the Faculty Director in syllabus preparations, and coordinating guest speakers for lectures. They will also be responsible for providing overall project management and support including but not limited to overseeing project timelines, preparing briefing materials for BRSL faculty and partners, managing reimbursements and billing activities as needed, booking executive travel, event management, and other projects as assigned. The selected candidate will also be responsible for supporting our research apprenticeship program participants.

The Berkeley Risk and Security Lab is seeking a communications manager to to oversees strategic communications for the Lab. The communication manager will manager a comprehensive communications program and projects for the lab, with routine and non-complex communication requirements, across a multitude of media.