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The Emerging Technologies & Nuclear Security Fellow (postdoctoral or predoctoral) participates in research projects connecting emerging technologies and nuclear and/or biological security (we are primarily interested in candidates focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and nuclear/biological security). Faculty interested in residing at CNS during sabbatical leave also are encouraged to apply.
This is an interdisciplinary fellowship, and we welcome applicants from public policy, international relations, and the social sciences, as well as from computer science, engineering, and the natural sciences. Start date is flexible, but successful applicants can begin as early as July 1, 2027. Preference will be given to applications received prior to February 1, 2027.
This is a full-time benefits-eligible staff position. The position is in-person at the Monterey office of the Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), a research center of Middlebury College.
Essential Functions
During their year in residence in Monterey, the fellow will be expected to:
- Publish a significant scholarly work in the field of emerging technologies and nuclear or biological security;
- Conduct research connecting emerging technologies and nuclear or biological security. This will include collaborating with CNS’s in-house AI Innovation Lab and participating in CNS’s Asilomar Process for AI & Global Security;
- Provide lectures to students, staff, and visiting fellows at CNS on these topics as part of CNS’s next-generation training programs.
General Responsibilities
- Publish research results in scholarly (peer-reviewed) and policy-oriented publications;
- Present research at professional meetings, including international conferences;
- Mentor students and junior staff connected to their research team.
Compensation
Compensation for this position is at the CNS3 level depending on educational and professional qualifications. This is a full-time (1 FTE) benefits eligible, salaried position with a duration of one year and a hiring range of $67,866 to $100,000. Predoctoral candidates will be hired in the CNS3A range (hiring minimum of $67,866), while postdoctoral candidates will be hired in the CNS3B-D range dependent on experience (hiring minimum of $76,363). Candidates with their own fellowship or sabbatical funding will also be considered for the position (please discuss in your cover letter).
Requirements
Education
Research experience linked to emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence or quantum computing, and international security (with a preference for candidates with nuclear security experience).
For the postdoctoral fellowship, applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field in hand before arrival. Both policy and technical backgrounds are welcome. Advanced Ph.D. students (ABD) will also be considered for the predoctoral fellowship, which carries the same responsibilities. Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for the postdoctoral or the predoctoral fellowship.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, as well as the ability to translate those skills into publishable scholarly and policy-relevant products;
- Exceptional knowledge of the connection between emerging technologies and international security;
- Strong public speaking, lecturing, and teaching skills.
Experience
- Academic publication record;
- Lecturing or teaching experience is preferred;
- Professional experience in the emerging technologies and global security/nuclear security field is preferred;
- Experience in public policy settings is desirable.
Physical Demands
- Middlebury College maintains a smoke-free workplace and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and Drug-Free Workplace Act.
- This position requires modest physical exertion and the ability to sit for extended periods of time. It also requires fine dexterity and ability to grasp, i.e. for writing and word processing. Periodic travel to CNS offices and national and international conferences is required.
Other:
An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.
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!
Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
INTRODUCTION
The Emerging Technologies & Nuclear Security Fellow (postdoctoral or predoctoral) participates in research projects connecting emerging technologies and nuclear and/or biological security (we are primarily interested in candidates focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and nuclear/biological security). Faculty interested in residing at CNS during sabbatical leave also are encouraged to apply.
This is an interdisciplinary fellowship, and we welcome applicants from public policy, international relations, and the social sciences, as well as from computer science, engineering, and the natural sciences. Start date is flexible, but successful applicants can begin as early as July 1, 2027. Preference will be given to applications received prior to February 1, 2027.
This is a full-time benefits-eligible staff position. The position is in-person at the Monterey office of the Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), a research center of Middlebury College.
Essential Functions
During their year in residence in Monterey, the fellow will be expected to:
- Publish a significant scholarly work in the field of emerging technologies and nuclear or biological security;
- Conduct research connecting emerging technologies and nuclear or biological security. This will include collaborating with CNS’s in-house AI Innovation Lab and participating in CNS’s Asilomar Process for AI & Global Security;
- Provide lectures to students, staff, and visiting fellows at CNS on these topics as part of CNS’s next-generation training programs.
General Responsibilities
- Publish research results in scholarly (peer-reviewed) and policy-oriented publications;
- Present research at professional meetings, including international conferences;
- Mentor students and junior staff connected to their research team.
Compensation
Compensation for this position is at the CNS3 level depending on educational and professional qualifications. This is a full-time (1 FTE) benefits eligible, salaried position with a duration of one year and a hiring range of $67,866 to $100,000. Predoctoral candidates will be hired in the CNS3A range (hiring minimum of $67,866), while postdoctoral candidates will be hired in the CNS3B-D range dependent on experience (hiring minimum of $76,363). Candidates with their own fellowship or sabbatical funding will also be considered for the position (please discuss in your cover letter).
Requirements
Education
Research experience linked to emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence or quantum computing, and international security (with a preference for candidates with nuclear security experience).
For the postdoctoral fellowship, applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field in hand before arrival. Both policy and technical backgrounds are welcome. Advanced Ph.D. students (ABD) will also be considered for the predoctoral fellowship, which carries the same responsibilities. Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for the postdoctoral or the predoctoral fellowship.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, as well as the ability to translate those skills into publishable scholarly and policy-relevant products;
- Exceptional knowledge of the connection between emerging technologies and international security;
- Strong public speaking, lecturing, and teaching skills.
Experience
- Academic publication record;
- Lecturing or teaching experience is preferred;
- Professional experience in the emerging technologies and global security/nuclear security field is preferred;
- Experience in public policy settings is desirable.
Physical Demands
- Middlebury College maintains a smoke-free workplace and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and Drug-Free Workplace Act.
- This position requires modest physical exertion and the ability to sit for extended periods of time. It also requires fine dexterity and ability to grasp, i.e. for writing and word processing. Periodic travel to CNS offices and national and international conferences is required.
Other:
An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.
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!
Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in CNS
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
CNS roles in clinical development and medical affairs often qualify under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals. Confirm your master's or doctoral degree maps directly to the offered position before targeting sponsors, since PERM requires a tight degree-to-role match.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search Migrate Mate to filter CNS-related roles by employers who have filed green card sponsorships. Biotech firms, CROs, and large pharma companies in neurology and psychiatry therapeutic areas file PERM regularly and are familiar with the process.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or III wage for your CNS role before negotiating, so you can flag discrepancies early.
Ask about priority date strategy during offer talks
For applicants born in India or China, EB-3 backlogs can run years longer than EB-2. Ask prospective employers whether they'll file at EB-2 or EB-3, and whether concurrent I-485 filing is possible once your priority date becomes current.
Document specialized CNS experience for the I-140
After PERM certification, your employer files an I-140 petition. Gather publications, clinical trial contributions, IRB documentation, and performance reviews that demonstrate specialized CNS expertise. USCIS scrutinizes whether your background genuinely supports the specialty occupation classification.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment before signing
PERM-sponsoring employers must comply with E-Verify for employment eligibility confirmation. Confirming enrollment upfront signals the employer runs compliant hiring processes and reduces the risk of administrative complications during your green card filing.
Green Card CNS: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category applies to CNS jobs?
Most CNS roles in clinical research, medical science, and specialty pharma qualify under EB-2, which covers advanced-degree professionals, or EB-3, which covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree equivalent. The right category depends on the specific position requirements your employer defines in the PERM job description and your own credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for CNS professionals?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status that must be renewed. There's no annual lottery at the EB-3 level, so your petition isn't subject to random selection the way H-1B visa registrations are. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM and I-140 approval can take 12 to 24 months before you even reach the visa queue, which runs longer for certain countries of birth.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a CNS employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes posting the position through specific channels, documenting applicant reviews, and submitting a certified application to DOL. The job duties and minimum requirements used in PERM must match what you'll actually be hired to do.
How can I find CNS employers who sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search CNS roles filtered by employers with active or prior green card sponsorship history. Biotech companies, contract research organizations, and large pharmaceutical firms in neurology and psychiatry therapeutic areas are among the most consistent PERM filers for CNS-specific positions like clinical scientists, medical science liaisons, and neuropharmacology researchers.
Can a CNS employer sponsor me if I'm currently on OPT or H-1B?
Yes. Employers can initiate PERM while you hold OPT, H-1B, or another nonimmigrant status. The green card process runs parallel to your current authorization. If you're on H-1B, your employer can extend your status in three-year increments under AC21 once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is pending, protecting your work authorization while you wait.