Research Assistant, Nuclear Policy Program

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for its Washington, DC-based Nuclear Policy Program. The role focuses on supporting leading scholars through research, writing, and project management, with responsibilities including event support and potential conference planning.

Ideal candidates possess strong research, analytical, and writing abilities, excellent attention to detail, and the capacity to balance multiple tasks under time pressure.

Qualifications

• Exceptional research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Knowledge of nuclear policy is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research, writing, and project management for the Nuclear Policy Program (NPP).
• Support events and coordination of programs, including a potential 2027 Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference.
• Collaborate with scholars within the Nuclear Policy Program and support cross-cutting policy analyses.
• Balance multiple tasks under tight deadlines while producing high-quality outputs.

Job description

Research Assistant

Nuclear Policy Program

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a renowned international affairs institution, seeks a full-time research assistant to support its Washington, DC based Nuclear Policy Program.

The selected candidate will work closely with and support the research of NPP's collection of world-leading scholars on topics including deterrence, arms control, nonproliferation, and nuclear energy. The work involves research, writing, and project management as well as periodic support for events, including a possible 2027 Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference.

Candidates must have exceptional research, analytical, and writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex technical material. They should also have good teamworking skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple competing tasks under time pressure while meeting deadlines. Knowledge of and experience in nuclear policy is an advantage.

• Located in Dupont Circle, we offer an outstanding work environment and generous benefits, including health insurance.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $50,000 - $52,000. Please note that this position will operate on a hybrid basis, requiring in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Please Note: This position is included in the staff bargaining unit, Carnegie Endowment Workers Alliance (CEWA), affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union.

Equal employment opportunity.