Post-Doctoral Fellow

This posting is for a post-doc fellow who will contribute substantively to the research, training, and educational activities of CNS. CNS anticipates that the post-doctoral fellow will focus on nuclear nonproliferation and arms controls issues pertaining to China. This is a term-limited, full-time, position. Duration of the position is between 9 to 15 months. It is anticipated that the individual selected for the position will work at either the CNS DC or CNS Monterey office.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The candidate should have a demonstrated subject matter expertise related to Chinese arms nonproliferation and security issues.
Reading proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is required.
Excellent English writing and communication skills
Expertise in both science and policy issues, including familiarity with new disruptive technologies and their security implications, is desirable but not necessary. 
Capable of multi-tasking and working in dynamic environment.
Organizational and project management skills essential.
Demonstrated superior written and oral communications skills, attention to detail, and strong copy editing abilities.
Compensation for this position is $32.68/hour (CNS3A)
Requirements
Education
Ph.D. must be in hand before arrival. However, a pre-doctoral fellowship for advanced Ph.D. students will also be considered.
Experience
The candidate should have demonstrated policy or research experience related to Chinese arms control and security issues.
Physical Demands
The Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey maintains a smoke-free workplace and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Position requires light to moderate physical effort and the ability to work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
Benefits
As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.
Middlebury offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, Middlebury offers a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year during the first two years of service, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Middlebury employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs. The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Come join us and be a part of our team!
Benefits include:
Excellent Health Benefits choose between an Low Deductible PPO or a HDHP with employer HSA contributions up to $2,000 dollars a year
Dental, Vision, Flexibile Spending Accounts (Dependent Care and Healthcare)
Core Life and AD&D
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Combined Time Off (CTO): 26 days of paid time off a year for vacation or sick days in the first two years; 31 days of CTO after two years.
Holidays: Floating Holidays throughout the year as well as Paid Vacation from Christmas through New Year's Day
Professional Development Funds,Continuing Education Benefits for Employees and Tuition Benefits for their dependents.
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