Quincy Institute is hiring a
Fall Research Intern

Summary

The job is a research internship at The Quincy Institute's Grand Strategy Program focusing on issues related to Russia, the former USSR, NATO, and the European Union. The intern will assist senior staff, attend meetings, and have opportunities for career development and potential publication. The position is based in Washington, DC on a hybrid basis.

Requirements

• Background knowledge and interest on issues related to Europe and the former USSR, as well as the IR theory of restraint, and familiarity with issues related to U.S. foreign and security policy and ongoing policy debates in the United States
• Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in political science, international relations, or a related field in the social sciences or humanities, or be a recent graduate in the aforementioned areas
• Strong writing and research skills, including basic familiarity with AP style guide
• Proficient technical skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite applications
• Basic understanding of data analysis and presentation

Responsibilities

• Primarily assist senior staff in researching issues related to Russia, the countries of the former USSR, NATO and the European Union, and US policy towards these countries and regions
• Contribute to products that range from original policy research to rapid analysis to op-ed writing
• Provide research support to other Quincy Institute staff as needed
• Research of both background reading (books, essays, surveys and reports) and tracking the daily and weekly news on these subjects
• Demonstrate a keen interest in the foreign policy approach of the Quincy Institute and an interest in working in a dynamic and ambitious environment
• Assist with general administrative work for the Quincy Institute

Benefits

• $17 - $17 an hour
• Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Application deadline is August 20th, 2024