USA: Research Fellow (Nexus25 Project)

Aug 23, 2023 | Council on Strategic Risks
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The Council on Strategic Risks (CSR) is a nonprofit, non-partisan security policy institute devoted to anticipating, analyzing and addressing core systemic risks to security in the 21st century, with special examination of the ways in which these risks intersect and exacerbate one another. To further this goal, CSR currently hosts non-partisan institutes on climate and security (The Center for Climate and Security) and strategic weapons and bio risks (The Janne E. Nolan Center on Strategic Weapons), as well as a program designed to study converging, cross-sectoral risks (The Converging Risks Lab). The CSR contends that though societies are facing unprecedented risks, they also possess unprecedented foresight, and this dynamic creates a “Responsibility to Prepare and Prevent.” CSR was founded in 2017 by Francesco Femia and Caitlin Werrell.

The Role

The person filling this role will primarily support CCS collaboration with Nexus25 project partners (www.nexus25.org). This is an effort to move forward an agenda for the renewal of multilateralism in the face of the multidimensional and transnational challenges of our times intertwining climate change, food security, and human mobility. These issues are analyzed and discussed from a transatlantic perspective with key partners in emerging countries in Africa and South Asia with the goal of a strategic reorientation of multilateral partnerships within a global context. 

The Research Fellow will work closely with Nexus25 personnel in Europe and the United States. 

Duties will include: 

  • Conducting relevant research and analysis related to the project as appropriate;
  • Contributing to the production of written and audiovisual outputs of the project;
  • Helping facilitate coordination among Nexus25 partners, the Istituto Affari Internazionale (IAI) and the Center for Climate and Security;
  • Tracking developments and contacts with the relevant stakeholders from multilateral bodies and fora, such as the UN, World Bank, IMF, G7, G20;
  • Helping identify potential Nexus25 partners with specific thematic or regional expertise;
  • Providing logistic and organizing support for high-level events in Washington DC and in Europe;
  • Helping advance CSR’s diversity and inclusivity goals;
  • Taking on other related responsibilities that may be requested from time to time.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
  • Familiarity with transnational challenges and trends, such as food security, climate change, human mobility and security and/or familiarity with multilateral institutions including the EU
  • A passion for addressing food security and climate security risks and knowledge in this field
  • Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • A desire to work in multidisciplinary, silo-busting environments
  • Comfort with a largely remote work environment
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Location in Washington, DC, with a willingness to travel 

CSR will evaluate applications on a rolling basis until the application deadline of September 8.

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CSR seeks candidates with the vision and potential needed to become a true leader in national and international security. 

CSR has a highly flexible work environment. Outside of specific meetings and events, remote working is our norm. CSR will help the right candidate develop or expand skills required for success in this position and expects there will be opportunities for future growth.  CSR’s pay band for candidates hired at the Research Fellow level will be $70,000-$78,000, based on the qualifications and experience levels of the applicants. CSR’s current benefits include health insurance with employer coverage of 70% of premium costs and a range of plan options; a 403(b) retirement plan for which CSR matches employee contributions dollar for dollar up to 6% of their salary, with no vesting delay; and 21 full days of leave and 3 sick days, in addition to observing all U.S. federal holidays.