Research Associate, International Political Economy

Overview

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 5,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent magazine on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.

Position Summary

CFR’s David Rockefeller Studies Program is one of the country’s largest foreign policy think tanks with a widely respected and influential research staff. The Studies Program’s aim is to advance the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through its writing, publications, public outreach, and discussions.

The research associate will support the work of the senior fellow for China studies in the areas of finance, international economics, international political economy, and foreign policy.

The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

• Research specific areas as requested by the fellow for articles, book chapters, and other publications
• Coordinate events, including preparing invitations, travel arrangements, corresponding with speakers and presiders, helping to prepare background papers and materials for distribution, and providing other logistical support
• Provide administrative support to the fellow, including handling correspondence and responding to media requests.
• Assist in managing program finances, including preparing budgets and tracking monthly statements, monitoring grant information and writing reports and requests, creating and updating Excel spreadsheets, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement.
• Assist fellow with social media outreach, including publishing a blog, website, video, and/or using social media applications such as X, Facebook, etc., as needed
• Provide support across departmental lines and for other fellows, upon request.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related field with strong academic credentials. Master's degree preferred.
• One or more year(s) related administrative and/or internship experience preferred.

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven interest in global financial markets, the digital economy, natural resource and climate security, and/or economic policy required
• Strong research, proofreading, and editing skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Working proficiency with one or more East Asian languages is highly desired.

Required Application Materials

• Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

Compensation and Benefits

• The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $55,000-$58,000, depending on experience.
• In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.

About CFR

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States that is more representative of American society, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to broader, more informed participation in the foreign policy debate and lead to an enhanced understanding of the world and the United States’ role therein. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.