Research Associate, Finance, Business, and Technology

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.

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 aims to advance the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through its writing, publications, public outreach, and discussions.

As part of the Studies Program, the research associate will support the work of the Paul A. Volcker Senior Fellow for International Economics.

Please note that this position will begin in summer 2025.

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

• Conducting research for a major book on the contemporary history of artificial intelligence
• Researching topics in technology, business, and finance as requested by the fellow, for articles, book chapters, and other publications
• Coordinating 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
• Providing administrative support to the senior fellow, including scheduling appointments, handling phone calls, making travel arrangements, and drafting correspondence
• Assisting with managing budgets, including preparing budgets, tracking monthly statements, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement
• Assisting fellow with social media outreach, including publishing a blog, website, video, and/or using social media applications such as X, Facebook, etc., as needed
• Providing support across departmental lines and for other fellows, upon request
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• BA degree in history, political science, economics, or related field with strong academic credentials and relevant internship or work experience
  
  

Related Skills And Other Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, preferably with experience of writing for a college magazine or other publication
• Proven interest in global financial markets, the digital economy, and economic policy required
• Strong research, proofreading, and editing skills
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel, and preferably experience with ProQuest and similar research databases
  
  

Required Application Materials

Please submit a résumé, writing sample, 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.

The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.