The CSS research group conducts innovative and politically relevant academic research on
contemporary security issues, offers expertise at the science-policy interface for practitioners and
the public, and provides high-quality teaching to both academic- and practice-oriented students.
Our research is both theoretically rigorous and empirically grounded, utilizing a wide range of
methodologies. We focus on evolving threats to states and societies, as well as how key actors
organize to address these challenges. Our sustained inquiry into political violence, security
paradigms, and the institutions, processes, and policies aimed at reducing insecurity shapes
everything we do.
We are seeking highly motivated doctoral candidates with a master’s degree in political science,
International Relations, Political Economy, or a related field to develop an original, independent
research project in one of the following areas: Conflict Resolution & Violence Prevention /
Digital Technologies, Strategic Competition & Security / The Intersection of Economy &
Security. We encourage interdisciplinary applicants with a strong interest in addressing
contemporary security issues to apply.