JOB SUMMARY:

At CSIS we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct research on society and social behavior for non-partisan think tank.
• Specifically, research society and social behavior for the Southeast Asia Program.
• Research the people and social institutions of Southeast Asia including political, economic, business, diplomatic institutions and any security-related issues.
• Using findings from research, write research reports, policy briefs, and background memos for senior scholars, government agencies, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Develop the research agenda on Southeast Asian political, economic, business, diplomatic and security-related issues and monitor current trends.
• Disseminate research findings to policymakers.
• Develop ideas for the application of research work.
• Assist with writing grant proposals to secure funding for new research projects from the U.S. government, foreign governments, private sector, foundations, non-profits, and others.
• Present CSIS’ research findings on a national and international level with media outlets, at conferences and workshops, to policymakers and to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Mentor Research Assistants and Research Associates.
• Manage the substantive and operational priorities for research projects.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in Asian Studies or related field and two years of experience as a researcher conducting research and policy analysis on foreign policy, politics, economics and security issues of Southeast Asia.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants must apply at [email protected] and reference in the subject line “Associate Fellow, Southeast Asia Program.”