Research Associate/Analyst (Arabic speaker)

Research Associate/Analyst (Arabic speaker)

FDD seeks a researcher with advanced or native Arabic language skills. The successful applicant will have superior writing, research, and analytical skills, as well as a demonstrated interest and understanding of the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy, especially Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep research and analysis both in English and in Arabic.
• Write for publication on the above and related topics (both internal and external publications, including newspapers and news websites).
• Serve as a resource to members of the policy community, private sector entities, and journalists.
• Discuss issues related to your research at events and podcasts, organized by FDD and others, including on television and radio news programs.
• Conduct Arabic language research and analysis in support of team projects led by senior FDD scholars.
• Other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in international relations, political science, history, security studies, or similar.
• Advanced or native written and spoken Arabic language skills required.
• Applicant should be comfortable reading Arabic language news, social media, books, and analytic writing, as well as comprehending audio-visual material.
• Work experience related to foreign policy research and/or writing.
• Demonstrated superior writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Application Material Required

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

*Incomplete applications will not be considered.