Policy Research Associate, US-Japan Relations

Nationalfcr; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Parental and family leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Hudson Institute in Washington, DC seeks a Research Associate for the Japan Chair to deepen policy expertise on US-Japan relations. The role covers research, writing, program management, and administrative support in a fast-paced policy environment.

The position is full-time for one year with possible renewal; requires a master’s degree and at least two years in Indo-Pacific policy research, with strong writing, presentation, and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international relations, Asian studies, political science, security studies, economics, or related field.
• Minimum two years’ experience in Indo-Pacific policy research, analysis, or related work is desirable.
• Excellent writing skills with ability to communicate complex policy issues clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Indo-Pacific geopolitical, security, and economic issues.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Commitment to acting with integrity and the utmost professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support the Japan Chair’s wide-ranging research and event program, especially in the areas of economic statecraft, technological innovation, defense industrial base and national security initiatives, and US-Japanese relations from bilateral, regional, and global perspectives.
• Facilitate Japan Chair research projects through analysis, notetaking, outlines for written products, and first drafts.
• Identify and propose policy issues that would advance the Japan Chair’s research work.
• Work with senior staff on co-authored policy memos and reports.
• Support the Japan Chair’s public and private events through administrative, planning, and logistical tasks.
• Support administrative tasks needed to ensure continuity.
• Follow and anticipate policy developments in Japan, the US, and other regions on topics relevant to the Japan Chair’s work.
• Foster internal communication within the Japan Chair and within Hudson to create opportunities for collaboration.
• When possible and with approval, undertake professional development activities to strengthen the research associate fellow’s skills and relationships.

Skills

Excellent writing

Public speaking

Indo-Pacific policy

Independent work

Collaboration skills

Policy analysis

Program management

Education

Master's degree in IR/related

Job description

Hudson Institute in Washington, DC seeks a Research Associate for the Japan Chair to deepen policy expertise on US-Japan relations. The role covers research, writing, program management, and administrative support in a fast-paced policy environment.

The position is full-time for one year with possible renewal; requires a master’s degree and at least two years in Indo-Pacific policy research, with strong writing, presentation, and collaborative skills.