Research Assistant, South Asia Program – RESEA002160-00001

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If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you.

JOB BRIEF

The part-time Research Assistant will support the South Asia program on a wide range of research tasks including but not limited to conducting background research, editing, and providing other support.

Hours

Up to 20 hours per week during regular business hours starting as soon as June 2023 with the possibility of extension.

Compensation

$17.00 – $18.00 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist with a wide range of research projects conducted and commissioned by the South Asia program.
* Support the editing process of research publications.
* Support the tracking and maintaining of contacts database.
* Provide administrative and logistical support in planning events.

QUALIFICATIONS
* Current M.A or Ph.D. student studying international relations, comparative politics, South Asian studies, or a related field.
* Knowledge of Indian politics and foreign policy, China-South Asia relations, and South Asia’s political and economic dynamics more broadly.
* Strong research, organizational, and analytical skills.
* Excellent written communication skills.
* Must have the ability to work in a team as well as independently.

All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Brief writing sample demonstrating your research and writing ability (no more than five pages double spaced)

For questions about this position please email [email protected]. Do not send resumes or attachments to this email address.

Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.

No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only.

USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.