Observer Research Foundation is seeking talented and expertise candidates for the post of Associate Fellow, Junior Fellow, and Research Assistant for its organization. The candidate must have interest in research to be a part of this organization and to become an ideal candidate.
Required Expertise
Candidate must have interest and expertise in one or more of these research areas
- Russian geopolitical strategies, domestic political trends and foreign policy
- Russian economy (e.g., economic policies, market dynamics, trade relations, military-industrial complex)
- Socio-political landscape of Russia (e.g., governance structures, societal trends, historical trends)
- Energy politics and natural resources in Russia (e.g., energy policies, resource management)
- Russia’s great power relations; Russia-EU relations, Russia-India relations
Responsibilities and Expectations
- Lead organisation-wide research on Russia-related issues including mapping current political trends from quantitative and qualitative approaches.
- Write research papers, reports, commentaries; support podcasts and vlogs.
- Support senior experts with research issues related to Russia including organising events, liaising with visiting teams, reporting, data aggregation, and convening.
- Attend and represent the institution at conferences, roundtables, and webinars.
Essential Qualifications
Candidate must have knowledge of Russian language
Preferred Qualifications
- Indian nationality preferred.
- Masters in International Relations, Area Studies or related discipline with focus on Russia (Or a degree in Political Science with a strong Russia focus).
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Excellent research, quantitative, reporting and writing skills.
- Strong interest and passion for international relations, foreign policy, public policy.
- Enthusiastic and creative team player with ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a CV, cover letter, and a writing sample, to jobs@orfonline.org. The deadline for application is January 15, 2024.
