Job Description

The Research Fellow will contribute to research across the programme's priority areas, including the enduring features of US policy across election cycles, as well as the United States and Canada’s differentiated approaches to China, economic and trade policy, alliances and partnerships, technology diplomacy, and the future of transatlantic relations, among other themes.

You will bring:

• Research experience on the United States and/or Canada.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and fact-checking skills, with the ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure.
• Exceptional writing skills, with experience of producing policy-relevant analysis.

What you will do:

• Contribute to the design and delivery of research projects that advance the strategic goals of the US and North America Programme and Chatham House, while identifying new research areas and questions.
• Support the development and delivery of innovative approaches to project design and research.
• Produce high-quality, policy-relevant research for publication by the Institute.

Please read the full job description here: https://careers.chathamhouse.org/pages/research-fellow-us-and-north-america-programme

Benefits

Benefits include approximately 37 days annual leave (including public holidays and Chatham House closure days), pension salary exchange, employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging and intellectually stimulating environment.

Salary: £40,000 per year.

Contract: Full-time, Permanent.

Location: St James's Square, London. This is a hybrid role based in our London office. Chatham House operates a hybrid working environment with team members expected to attend our building typically two days a week.

Application closing Date: Sunday, 22 November 2026, 23:59 GMT.

We want to hear your voice. Please write your application yourself. AI tools may be used for light support, but the ideas and wording should be your own.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to improve your experience or support you, please get in touch with HR@Chathamhouse.org.