Nashville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
The Institute of National Security is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join the Institute team. This position also collaborates with staff, faculty, researchers, and external partners in the Institute to …
Skills: Research, Writing, Editing, Fact-checking, Data collection
Nashville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$55k–$105k/yr
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Nashville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
The Communications & Engagement Manager leads the development, execution, and continuous refinement of a comprehensive communications and community-engagement strategy for Vanderbilt University Public Safety (VUPS). This…
Skills: Communications strategy, Community engagement, Public relations, Crisis communication, Writing
Nashville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$34/hr
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Nashville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Janitorial General Cleaner- 3rd Shift Pay: $17.50 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM Location: Nashville, TN About the Role We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented…
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Hoover, Alabama, United States · Hybrid
$134k–$176k/yr
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place …
Skills: Identity and Access Management, Identity Governance and Administration, RBAC, ABAC, SailPoint
Birmingham, Alabama, United States · Hybrid
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place …
Skills: Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Enterprise Security, Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting, MITRE ATT&CK
Nashville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Overview Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace…
Skills: Access control, Patrolling, Customer service, Incident reporting, Emergency response
Birmingham, Alabama, United States · Hybrid
$168k–$234k/yr
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place …
Skills: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Security Operations, Risk Management
Birmingham, Alabama, United States · Hybrid
$134k–$176k/yr
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place …
Skills: Cyber security, Cloud applications, Infrastructure security, Vulnerability management, Exposure management
Nashville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$28/hr
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Nashville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
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Nashville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
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Nashville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
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Nashville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Overview Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace…
Skills: Security procedures, Emergency response, Patrolling, Customer service, Problem-solving
Hoover, Alabama, United States · Hybrid
$134k–$176k/yr
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place …
Skills: Cyber security, Cloud applications, Infrastructure security, Vulnerability management, Exposure management
Hoover, Alabama, United States · Hybrid
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place …
Skills: Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Enterprise Security, Threat detection, Threat hunting, Detection engineering
Nashville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
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Skills: Security patrol, Customer service, Incident reporting, Access control, Emergency response
Nashville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
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Birmingham, Alabama, United States · Hybrid
$112k–$161k/yr
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place …
Skills: Cybersecurity, Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Risk Management, Vulnerability Management
Nashville, Tennessee, United States • On-site
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The Research Assistant will conduct thorough research, writing, and fact-checking to support the Institute's publications and projects. They will also collaborate with team members to develop high-quality research briefs and presentations that communicate Institute priorities.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Political Science, International Relations, or National Security. Exceptional writing, editing, and research capabilities are required, along with familiarity with contemporary national security issues.
The Institute of National Security is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join the Institute team. This position also collaborates with staff, faculty, researchers, and external partners in the Institute to advance research in national security, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and international affairs.
The Research Assistant will support research, writing, and editing for the Institute. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing skills, strong research capabilities, and time management abilities. This position is perfect for a recent undergraduate with a background in national security, public policy, and/or foreign affairs.
The Vanderbilt University Institute of National Security is an academic proving ground for future national security leaders and a hub for innovation. The Institute offers the national security community access to top student talent and fresh thinking from a university rooted in open debate, radical collaboration, and real-world impact. The Institute also provides a trusted space to convene leaders, experts, and students for conversations about the pressing challenges facing our nation and the world.
The Institute’s research initiatives, containing the nationally-recognized Wicked Problems Lab, bring cutting-edge research together with real-world expertise to develop pragmatic solutions to tackle national security challenges—bridging the gap between policy and implementation. The Institute’s research focuses on high-impact issues at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and national security. Work from the Institute has been featured in the New York Times, Foreign Affairs, and U.S. congressional testimony.
Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with team members to support various research projects
Supervisory Relationships: This position does not have supervisory responsibility; this position reports administratively and functionally to the Director of Operations.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required. (e.g., Political Science, International Relations, Foreign Languages, National Security, Cybersecurity)
Familiarity with contemporary and emerging issues in national security is strongly preferred, particularly in the domains of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and international affairs
Eligibility for a U.S. security clearance is strongly preferred
Exceptional writing and editing skills
Proficiency in creating visually appealing presentations using software such as PowerPoint
Proven research capabilities, including data collection, analysis, and the ability to retrieve articles to find references or verify facts
Ability to work under tight timelines
Excellent organizational and time management skills
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.
We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.
A unique multidisciplinary experience encouraging collaboration between engineering, chemistry, physics, and medicine.
Our Interdisciplinary Materials Science (IMS) program offers a unique multidisciplinary experience where students design their own curriculum, and collaborate with faculty and students from engineering, chemistry, physics, and medicine, who are working on some the biggest of society's challenges. The IMS Ph.D. program is integrated with VINSE (Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering), which boasts brand new state-of-the-art fabrication and characterization facilities. Resources include a cleanroom, analytical/nanocrystal support core, and an advanced imaging suite. Our students rotate through three different labs in the first year to learn the culture of each research group and the advising style of the mentors prior to project/adviser selection. We offer a highly customized curriculum where students can select courses from a variety of technical departments to support their research project. This is work is supported by research facilities equipped with the latest instrumentation with outstanding research programs and faculty, where IMS researchers use nanotechnology to address the world’s most important challenges in energy, health, and security. Our graduates work in the government (FDA, NIH, US patent office), in industry (Google, Johnson & Johnson, Dow, DuPont, Exxon, and Biotech start-ups), and in academia. For more information contact: Josh Caldwell, IMS Director [email protected] Sarah Ross, Program Manager [email protected]
Offices: 2301 Vanderbilt Place, PMB 350106, Nashville , TN 37235, US
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