Research Associate, Geoeconomics

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a prominent foreign policy think tank that seeks to advance discussions on American foreign policy and international affairs. The Research Associate will support the Senior Fellow and Director of the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomics by conducting research on geoeconomic topics, assisting with writing projects, and providing administrative and logistical support for events and finances.ResponsibilitiesConduct research on specific topics as requested by the fellow, particularly geoeconomics. Subjects will include sanctions, export controls, industrial policy, trade, and finance, with a focus on economic statecraft and the future of the global economic orderAssist with fact-checking, editing, and formatting for the fellow’s writing projects, which include a various articles and major reportsProvide administrative support to the fellow, including managing travel, coordinating with external organizations, handling correspondence, and responding to requests for informationCoordinate events, including preparing invitations, making travel arrangements, corresponding with speakers and presiders, helping prepare background papers, and providing other logistical supportAssist in managing the program’s finances, including preparing budgets and tracking monthly statements, creating and updating Excel spreadsheets, and preparing vouchers for reimbursementProvide support across departmental lines and for other fellows, upon requestAssist the fellow with social media outreach, including publishing a blog, website, video, and/or using social media applications such as X, as neededSupport other fellows and departments, upon requestPerform any other duties or tasks as assigned or requiredSkillsBachelor's degree in international relations, political science, history, economics, area studies, or another similar field, with a superlative undergraduate academic recordDemonstrated interest in U.S. foreign policyFamiliarity with economic concepts and a comfort gathering and analyzing data; candidates who lack coursework in these areas will still be considered if they have a willingness to learnStrong writing and editing skills in EnglishExceptional organizational skills and outstanding attention to detailDemonstrated ability to manage projects and tasks independently and under deadlinesRelated experience in a job or internshipBenefitsAn outstanding benefits packageCompany OverviewCouncil on Foreign Relations operates as a non-partisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher. It was founded in 1921, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.cfr.org/.



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