The Research Associate will work under the direction of the senior fellow on projects related to Korea Studies. This position is based in CFR’s New York office on a hybrid basis. CFR currently defines hybrid status as working at least three days a week onsite, with Tuesdays and Thursdays considered institutional anchor days where all staff are required to be onsite.
- Conducting research for articles, book chapters, and other publications, as requested by the senior fellow, including both English and Korean language source material
- Providing administrative support to the senior fellow, including scheduling, making travel arrangements, handling correspondence, and responding to requests for information
- Coordinating events, including preparing invitations, corresponding with speakers, making travel arrangements, preparing background papers and materials for distribution, and providing other logistical support
- Assisting with the drafting, proofreading, and editing of written material, including grant proposals and reports
- Assist in managing the editing, production, and dissemination of a monthly newsletter
- Assisting in managing budgets, including tracking monthly statements and grant information, drafting reports, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement
- Assisting the fellow with social media outreach, including publishing a blog, website, video and/or using social media applications, as needed
- Providing support across departmental lines and for other fellows, upon request
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in international relations, political science, Asian studies, history, or related field
- Full-professional proficiency in Korean at minimum and living experience in South Korea preferred
- Demonstrated academic work on foreign relations of Korea
- Excellent skills in research, writing, editing, organization, and high attention to detail
- Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Twitter or other social media
- 1+ years administrative experience preferred
The Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including an award-winning health and wellness program, an on-site fitness center, and generous leave policies and health insurance programs.
The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.