Summary

The job is for a Research Fellow focused on geoeconomics at The Quincy Institute's Global South program. The role involves producing research products, conducting policy-relevant research, participating in debates, and working with the advocacy team. The position requires a minimum of 5 years experience, Ph.D. or Master's degree, research background in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, South Asia, familiarity with geopolitics and U.S. foreign policy, quantitative analysis skills, clear writing and public presentation skills, media and advocacy skills.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years experience with a strong track record of policy-relevant scholarship
Ph.D. in political economy, economic geography, finance, international relations (with a geoeconomics focus), macroeconomics or other relevant field
Research background in one or more of Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, South Asia is required
A basic level of familiarity with geopolitics and U.S. foreign policy is required
The candidate’s worldview should be broadly aligned with the grand strategy of Restraint
Quantitative analysis background, including skills in either R or Python, strongly preferred
Clear and accessible writing and strong public presentation skills are required
Media and advocacy skills

Responsibilities

Produce high quality research products, such as policy briefs and internal and external papers that focus on U.S. relations with and interests in the Global South
Conduct policy-relevant research in one or more of the following: global trade, investment, finance, and supply chains in the Global South including Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, and South Asia
Participate and contribute to debates through public-facing interventions in webinars and prominent media outlets
Work with QI’s advocacy team to advance QI’s goals among relevant stakeholders, including the U.S. government

Benefits

$90,000 - $120,000 a year

Quincy Institute is hiring a Research Fellow