Project Associate, Technology and Geoeconomic Affairs

The National Bureau of Asian Research • Washington, DC

1d • $23 - $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Associate for the Technology and Geoeconomic Affairs group (TGA) provides project support for NBR’s portfolio of research projects focusing on technological, economic, and energy security issues across the Indo-Pacific region. Reporting to the TGA Assistant Director, the project associate is a stepping-stone position intended to prepare the Associate for a Project Manager-level role.

This is a paid, full-time position (40hrs/wk) expected to last 12 months, with the potential to extend up to an additional 12 months, depending on performance and institutional need.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Asia Studies, international relations, foreign policy, economics, trade policy, or other relevant discipline.
• At least 1 year of research assistance and/or administrative support experience in the U.S.-Asia policy field.
• Experience working on AI, cybersecurity, digital regulation, energy technology, critical minerals, economic security, or energy security policy issues; or U.S.-Japan or U.S.-Korea tech and economic cooperation.
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of U.S.-Asia relations and Asian economic, trade, technology, or energy security issues and their policy implications.
• Excellent research and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or current Master’s candidate.
• Reading and research proficiency in an Asian language, particularly Japanese or Korean.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Liaise with project experts, manage project deadlines, and assist in monitoring budgets. Prepare written project materials including web-content and grant reports. Coordinate project documentation with Project Managers and Directors.
• Project Development: Assist with development of project concepts and grant proposals.
• Research Support: Provide substantive research assistance for project teams and scholars, including summarizing research papers and undertaking literature reviews.
• Publications Support: Review, edit, format, and fact-check project publications, providing valuable feedback to enhance the quality of NBR’s content.
• Event Support: Support team events (conferences, workshops, presentations, and briefings) by drafting agendas, coordinating invitations, assisting with travel, accommodation, and venue arrangements.
• Staff Management: Assist Project Managers and Directors with management of interns and fellows by delegating tasks, setting deadlines, and communicating expectations.
• Database Administration: Manage and update project databases to ensure the efficient organization and accessibility of project-related information.
• Participate actively in and support various NBR activities and initiatives as required.

Benefits

• This full-time position includes paid time off, including 10 days of paid time off (awarded as 3.33 hours each pay period), 25 paid company holidays each year, (including 2 floating holidays), up to 56 hours of paid sick leave (pro-rated for mid-year hires), and 2 days of paid professional development leave, per year.
• Additionally, NBR offers 4-weeks of paid Sabbatical leave for all full-time staff after every 5 years of service.
• NBR covers 80% of employees' Public Transit commuting costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level