The David Rockefeller Studies Program at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking to hire a fellow or senior fellow for climate change, with the title depending on the successful candidate’s level of experience. The fellow will contribute to CFR’s Climate Realism Initiative. The fellow will be expected to conduct original research and writing on topics that may include the geopolitical, geoeconomic, or security implications of climate change and the transition to low-carbon energy as well as climate-oriented trade, technology, and industrial policy, with the goal of informing debates and making recommendations for U.S. foreign policy. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual looking to shape the conversation to prepare the United States for the grave threats posed by global climate change, navigate the opportunities and risks of the energy transition for U.S. interests, and develop pragmatic and realistic strategies to avert the worst potential impacts of climate change.

• Producing original research on energy and climate issues.
• Organizing and leading roundtables, study groups, and workshops at CFR on energy and climate change, its economic, political, and social consequences, and possible responses.
• Collaborating with other CFR Fellows and staff on institutional initiatives.
• Working with CFR’s distinguished membership, including those with deep experience in climate and energy.
• Briefing administration officials, members of Congress, and others on research findings and recommendations.
• Educating a broader public audience through media interviews and public speaking.
• Developing fundraising proposals for the program in collaboration with senior staff.

Education

• PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent experience in government, journalism, or business.

Experience

• Demonstrated expertise on energy and climate-change issues.
• Applicants must possess a strong record of professional achievement.
• An established publication record on energy and climate-change issues. 

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Strong research, writing, and speaking skills.
• Experience mentoring junior staff preferred.

Required Application Materials

Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

Compensation and Benefits

The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $125,000 – $225,000 depending on experience.

In addition to competitive salaries, 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.

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.

Diversity Commitment

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 (DEI) 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.