Research Associate

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Job Description

The Belfer Center seeks a Senior Research Associate, Avoiding Great Power War Project to support Graham Allison, the Douglas Dillon Professor of Government at the Harvard Kennedy School and Faculty Chair of the Belfer Center’s Avoiding Great Power War Project.

The Senior Research Associate will support and partner with Professor Allison to develop strategy and conceptualize core aspects of the research and convening agenda for the Avoiding Great Power War Project. Including, but not limited to:  

• Researching and publishing on the Great Rivalry between the U.S. and China.
• Conducting research on China’s grand strategy, politics, and technology competition.
• Conducting research on Taiwan and cross-strait relations.
• Organizing academic year speaker events for the Project.  
  • Publish research on U.S.-China relations, technology, and Chinese politics.
  • Support Professor Allison on China research projects, including Track 1.5/2.0s.
  • In collaboration with the Belfer communications team, conceptualize and lead plans to publicize and ensure dissemination of research outputs.  

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. is required.
• 3+ years related work experience that includes research and publication in major science/technology and geopolitics/global affairs-focused outlets.  
• Professional fluency (written and spoken) in Mandarin Chinese required.
• See important application instructions below.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong preference for a PhD in a technology field (biotech, AI, quantum).