The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a global network of policy research centers, is seeking a full-time research analyst to work with scholars at Carnegie California on issues of emerging technology, including artificial intelligence, and democracy.
Bringing together experimentation and entrepreneurship with ideas and expertise, Carnegie California uses West Coast ideas to inform power and policy in the 21st century. Carnegie California produces rigorous analysis that informs policy and decisions, focusing on three primary areas: Emerging technologies, where our geographic location and focus on innovation, safety, and the economy, has already impacted legislation and policy; Democratic innovations, where we have developed practical expertise on new democratic processes and the technologies that can enable them; and Trans-Pacific Affairs, where we explore the commercial, political, and diasporic connections between the West Coast of the United States and Asia and Latin America. Running through all three pillars is a focus on subnational affairs.
The Research Analyst will work closely with the Carnegie California's director and a team of scholars to support ongoing research on AI policy and the economic and social impacts of the frontier technology; support ongoing research on new, innovative practices around democratic deliberation; and to manage the processes around Carnegie California's signature AI and Global Affairs surveys.
The successful candidate will have either an undergraduate degree (in international relations, economics, or any similar related field) and 2-3 years of research experience or a graduate degree and approximately 1-2 years of research experience. The candidate is required to have good data and quantitative analyses skills. Excellent skills in the Microsoft Office suite are essential. Skills with design software such as Canva will also be helpful. Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, and diligence and creativity are required. Applicants should have background in technology policy and/or scholarship on democracy, and the ability to administer ongoing research processes.
This position is based in Palo Alto, California and follows a hybrid job structure. This position offers an outstanding work environment and generous benefits, including health insurance. The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. Please apply with a resume and a cover letter via the Carnegie Endowment website.
Please Note: This position is included in the staff bargaining unit, Carnegie Endowment Workers Alliance (CEWA), affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union.
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace generates strategic ideas and independent analysis, supports diplomacy, and trains the next generation of scholar-practitioners to help countries and institutions take on the most difficult global problems and advance peace.
As a uniquely global think tank, Carnegie leverages its 170 experts throughout the world to better understand the threats and opportunities affecting global security and well-being. In addition to its offices in Washington, DC and California, Carnegie has global centers in Beirut, Berlin, Brussels, East Asia, and New Delhi.
Our global presence helps root Carnegie’s analysis in deep regional expertise and on-the-ground context that provides the nuance required to take on the most challenging problems.
