The Council on Strategic Risks (CSR) seeks to hire two team members for its Center for Climate and Security: Research Fellow (Nexus²⁵ Project) and Research Fellow (General).

Research Fellow (Nexus²⁵ Project)

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 

To apply to this position, please use the button below. CSR will evaluate applications on a rolling basis until the application deadline of September 8.

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Research Fellow (General), Center for Climate and Security

This is an entry-level position focused on addressing climate security risks and solutions. The person in this role will work closely with the CCS Director and Deputy Director and other members of the CCS team. 

The person filling this role will:

• Support the management and implementation of a range of CCS projects, including those related to the intersection of climate change, food security, conflict, humanitarian response, and stability. This support will include duties such as:
  • Assist with substantive research and analytic writing such as blog posts, briefers and reports related to the projects
  • Assist in conceptualizing, organizing and implementing public and private events, including multi-day workshops and U.S. and/or international trips
  • Help manage communications and outreach to key project stakeholders and policy contacts
  • Track policy trends relevant to the projects; for example by monitoring specific legislation and Executive Branch budget trends and policies
• Provide general administrative support, for example assisting in scheduling meetings and events
• Help to advance CSR’s diversity and inclusion goals
• Take on other responsibilities that may be requested from time to time

The ideal candidate will have:

• A college degree in a relevant field 
• Familiarity with international security issues and trends 
• A passion for advancing climate security policy and knowledge in this field
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills (foreign language or data analysis skills a plus, but not required)
• Strong project management skills or enthusiasm for developing them
• A desire to work in multidisciplinary, silo-busting environments
• Comfort with a largely remote work environment
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Location in Washington, DC is strongly desired

To apply to this position, please use the button below. CSR will evaluate applications on a rolling basis until the application deadline of September 8.

For both positions:

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. 

Applications for both positions are due September 8. 

CSR is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, political affiliation, matriculation status, genetic disposition or carrier status, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law.