Research Associate, Greenberg Center for Geoeconomics

Council on Foreign Relations•New York, NY

1d•$55,000 - $58,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CFR’s David Rockefeller 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 Director of the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomics, with an expectation of collaboration with fellows across the Center. The Greenberg Center examines how geopolitical and economic forces interact to shape the world. This position is based in CFR’s New York City office at least three days per week. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are considered institutional anchor days where all staff are required to be onsite. Effective Monday, September 14, 2026, CFR employees will be based on-site at least four days per week. CFR’s remote working schedule is subject to change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, history, economics, area studies, or another similar field, with a superlative undergraduate academic record
Demonstrated interest in U.S. foreign policy and international economics
A minimum of 1 year of relevant internship or work experience
Familiarity with economic concepts and a comfort gathering and analyzing data; candidates who lack coursework in these areas will still be considered if they have a willingness to learn.
Strong writing and editing skills in English
Exceptional organizational skills and outstanding attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and tasks independently and under deadlines

Responsibilities

Conducting research on high-priority research projects of the Greenberg Center for Geoeconomics, with an opportunity to collaborate fellows across the Center. Subjects will include trade, international finance, industrial policy, technology, and economic statecraft.
Assisting with fact-checking, editing, and formatting for writing projects, which include a various articles and major reports.
Providing administrative support to fellows in the Center, including managing travel, coordinating with external organizations, handling correspondence, and responding to requests for information
Coordinating events, including preparing invitations, making travel arrangements, corresponding with speakers and presiders, helping prepare background papers, and providing other logistical support
Assisting in managing the program’s finances, including preparing budgets and tracking monthly statements, creating and updating Excel spreadsheets, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement
Assisting the Center fellows with social media outreach, including publishing a blog, website, video, and/or using social media applications such as X, as needed
Providing support across departmental lines and for other fellows, upon request