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Stanton Nuclear Security Senior Fellow

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
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  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Start Date:March 3, 2025
    Education:Doctorate Required
    Salary:USD $200,000 - $234,000 / year
    Areas of Focus:International Relations

    Description

    The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

    • Producing original written research on nuclear terrorism, nuclear proliferation, nuclear weapons, nuclear force posture, and as it relates to nuclear security, nuclear energy.
    • Organizing and leading meetings on nuclear security issues.
    • Collaborating with other CFR staff on institutional initiatives on nuclear security and foreign policy
    • Participating in other CFR programs and activities.
    • Working with CFR’s distinguished membership, including those with deep experience in nuclear security.
    • Briefing administration officials, members of Congress, and others on research findings and recommendations.
    • Educating the broader public through media interviews and public speaking.
    • Developing fundraising proposals for the Council’s nuclear security work in collaboration with senior staff.

    Qualifications:

    Education

    • PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent experience business, government, law, or the military.

    Experience

    • Demonstrated history and recent research and writing in the nuclear security area. Recent senior-level policy experience may substitute for recent research.
    • Applicants must possess a strong record of professional achievement.
    • An established record of thought leadership on nuclear issues.

    Related Skills & Other Requirements

    • Strong research, writing, and speaking skills.
    • Experience collaborating with others, working in teams, and mentoring junior staff preferred.

    The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

    • Producing original written research on nuclear terrorism, nuclear proliferation, nuclear weapons, nuclear force posture, and as it relates to nuclear security, nuclear energy.
    • Organizing and leading meetings on nuclear security issues.
    • Collaborating with other CFR staff on institutional initiatives on nuclear security and foreign policy
    • Participating in other CFR programs and activities.
    • Working with CFR’s distinguished membership, including those with deep experience in nuclear security.
    • Briefing administration officials, members of Congress, and others on research findings and recommendations.
    • Educating the broader public through media interviews and public speaking.
    • Developing fundraising proposals for the Council’s nuclear security work in collaboration with senior staff.

    Qualifications:

    Education

    • PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent experience…

    Benefits

    In addition to competitive salaries, the Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including an award-winning health and wellness program, an on-site fitness center, and generous leave policies and health insurance programs.

    In addition to competitive salaries, the Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including an award-winning health and wellness program, an on-site fitness center, and generous leave policies and health insurance programs.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
    1777 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA

    How to Apply

    Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

    Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

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