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

The Research Associate will work under the direction of the Stanton Nuclear Security Senior Fellow.

• Conduct original and secondary research about nuclear security, nuclear weapons, strategic force posture, industrial base capacity, and emerging technologies and military capabilities
• Research specific areas for articles, book chapters, and other publications, as requested by the fellow
• Coordinate events, including preparing invitations, making travel arrangements, corresponding with speakers and presiders, helping to prepare background papers and materials for distribution, and providing other logistical support
• Provide administrative support to the fellow, including handling correspondence, scheduling, and responding to requests for information
• Track news and data sources
• Assist in managing budgets, including preparing budgets and tracking monthly statements, monitoring grant information and drafting reports and requests, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement
• Assist fellow with social media outreach, including publishing a blog, website, video, and/or using social media applications such as X, etc., as needed
• Support other fellows and departments, upon request.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in international relations, political science or a related field, with high academic credentials
• One or more year(s) related administrative and/or internship experience preferred.

Related Skills & Other Requirements:

• Excellent research skills and experience; experience with archival research a plus
• Strong writing skills and the ability to effectively proofread and edit
• Highly organized with the proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and the internet
• Foreign language fluency a plus
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated interest in strategic stability and technology issues in foreign policy.

• Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position. Please describe within your cover letter prior experience (e.g., coursework, assignments, internships) related to defense, security, technology, or nuclear issues.

• 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.

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.