Research Associate, Japan Studies

Organization:

Council on Foreign Relations

Location:

United States (Washington, DC)

Website:

www.cfr.org

Contact Information:

Human Resources

Phone:

212-434-9400

Email:

humanresources@cfr.org

Description:

Council on Foreign Relations Human Resources Office 58 E. 68th St., New York, NY 10065 FAX: (212) 434-9893 humanresources@cfr.org www.cfr.org

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Research Associate, Japan Studies

Location: Washington, D.C. Office

Salary: Based on education and experience

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 4,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal 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 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 Senior Fellow on projects related to Japanese Studies.

The major responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Providing administrative support to the Senior Fellow, including scheduling appointments, handling phone calls, travel arrangements, and drafting correspondence
• Researching specific areas for articles, book chapters, and other publications, as requested by the Senior Fellow
• Coordinating events logistics, including preparing invitations, corresponding with speakers and presiders, helping to prepare background papers and materials for distribution, and providing other logistical support
• Assisting with the drafting, proofreading and editing of written material
• Managing budgets, including tracking monthly statements, monitoring grant information, writing reports and requests, creating and updating Excel spreadsheets, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement

Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department at the above contact information. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

Posted: June 2011

Qualification:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, or related social sciences field, with high academic achievement; coursework in Japan studies required
• Japanese language skills highly desirable
• 1+ years related internship or administrative experience
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, and the Internet
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail