Research Assistant - Great Power Competition and the Middle East Program

The Washington Institute is accepting applications for a 2024-2025 Great Power Competition and the Middle East Program Research Assistant (RA). This RA will work with Grant Rumley and other GPC Program fellows to conduct research and produce publications focused on the Middle East as a setting for heightened competition between the United States and other world powers, such as China and Russia.

This position is geared towards graduating seniors or Master's students—or early-career professionals. Chinese or Russian language skills are a plus, but are not required. This position is a full-time (40 hours/week), year-long, paid position with a start date in early August. Ability to work in-person in our Washington, D.C. office is mandatory. Ideal candidates will be self-sufficient, highly motivated team players who can work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, and write clearly and directly.

In addition to providing research and administrative support to the Great Power Competition and the Middle East Program, this RA will participate in the Washington Institute's larger RA/Intern Program.

The RA/Intern Program provides a pathway for recent graduates and early-career professionals to begin the transformation from young scholar to promising analyst and future policymaker. Research Assistants go on to contribute to the policy world as government officials, research analysts, journalists, consultants, and other roles. In addition to providing research support, RAs participate in The Washington Institute's frequent public and private events, and contribute to the daily operations of the office. Research Assistants gain exposure to high-level decision-makers, follow developments in the Middle East, and help senior fellows produce in-depth research and policy analysis. The Washington Institute provides professional development programming for Research Assistants, equipping them with relevant skills for policy positions.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please email rainternjobs@washingtoninstitute.org with any questions.