Graduate Research Assistant

Foreign Policy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Foreign Policy's Analytics division is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to support research and analysis on various international policy issues. The position offers a unique opportunity for graduate students to contribute to reports and briefs in a dynamic work environment, reflecting a commitment to professionalism and dedication.

Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Proven professional track record with high-quality research.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop and primary research on various geographies.
• Collect data and conduct statistical analysis.
• Assist with rapid response briefs on policy issues.

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Data visualization

Education

Graduate student in political science

Graduate student in international relations

Graduate student in economics

Graduate student in public policy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Foreign Policy Analytics, the research and advisory division of Foreign Policy, is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to join our team to participate in the cutting-edge research that we produce in-house and in partnership with public, private, and multilateral clients around the world. The Graduate Research Assistant will assist in conducting the research and preparing reports. We are seeking a motivated and collaborative graduate student who is committed to the organization’s mission and will bring professionalism, rigor, and dedication to the work.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct desktop and primary research and analysis on various geographies as needed across a range of policy issues and sectors
• Collect data from international and government sources and conduct statistical impact and economic trend analyses
• Assist with the production of rapid response briefs on breaking policy issues
• Support the production of policy briefs, simulations, and reports
• Provide other support as directed to the FP Analytics team

Requirements Include:

• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Graduate student in political science, international relations, economics, or public policy
• Proven professional track record with high-quality qualitative andquantitative research
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with data visualization is desired
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team to deliver projects on time

Compensation: $25.00 per hour.

Foreign Policy is a magazine of global news and ideas. We explain Washington to the world and the world to Americans—and we do that by covering big trends in not only security and defense but also issues surrounding climate change, immigration, politics, culture, and more. FP is more than just a magazine: We have a research division that has been at the forefront of research on gender parity, climate, health, security, and more. Our podcast division is flourishing and includes successful shows I Spy, And Now the Hard Part, and Don’t Touch Your Face. FP Events convenes top leaders in government, business, and civil society for critical and timely conversations on a wide range of topics.

FP Analytics, Foreign Policy’s research and advisory division, does more than deliver in-depth research, scenario planning, and actionable intelligence on evolving policy, markets, and technology trends — it positions public and private-sector clients at the forefront of policy-shaping discussions.