START is a research consortium based at the University of Maryland in College Park, just outside of Washington, D.C. START has built a team that reflects our multidisciplinary approach, bringing together individuals from a wide range of academic and methodological backgrounds. In addition to conducting research and education, the START headquarters team provides administrative support and outreach opportunities to foster the work of the Consortium and inform the professional national security community.
This section features career opportunities currently available at START headquarters. Such opportunities may be research focused, education focused, or administration and management focused. START and the University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribe to a policy of equal opportunity employment, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
START offers paid internships year round on a variety of research projects and teams. During the course of their internship, participants are exposed to the most up-to-date theories, methods and information related to the study of terrorism. They are versed in the critical questions tackled by homeland security practitioners, policy makers and researchers, and are mentored in a professional environment geared toward student success. The program is designed to prepare the next generation of homeland security scholars and practitioners through real-world research experience.
As part of our mission to serve as a bridge between academia and practitioners, as well as a network for our researchers and students, START highlights other professional opportunities within the national security enterprise. If you or your organization have an opportunity that you would like to promote, please email infostart@umd.edu.