Research Associate - Project on Critical Minerals Security

JOB SUMMARY:   At CSIS we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups.   The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity.  Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.   The CSIS Project on Critical Minerals Security seeks a Research Associate to support our growing portfolio of work on the markets, geopolitics, and sustainability of critical minerals. The Research Associate’s responsibilities will include policy research, data analysis, preparing presentations, briefs and memos, project management, proposal development, and administration.  The successful candidate will be a team player, possess excellent research, writing and communication skills, and have an entrepreneurial spirit and drive to turn ideas into impact. Demonstrated experience with critical minerals is strongly preferred.   The minimum salary for this role is $58,000.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES:   • Research and contribute to commentaries, analysis, and reports; prepare project-related research products (including multimedia); and contribute to collaborative research and writing tasks. • Prepare and execute CSIS and external workshops, events, and podcasts. • Take initiative to develop new writing, research, and project ideas. • Contribute to the thought leadership and strategic direction of the program. • Contribute to multiple collaborative research projects. • Represents the Program and the Director at meetings, workshops, and public or private events. • Develop work plans and timelines for research projects and coordinates both internal and outside experts to execute them on schedule.    KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:   • Strong research writing skills is a requirement. Publication record preferred. • 2-3 years of experience in critical minerals (markets, policy, sustainability, etc) • Relevant advanced degree. • Demonstrated knowledge of the economics and geopolitics of critical minerals • Strong quantitative skills preferred.  • Strong project management and attention to detail preferred. • Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as needed. • Must possess a self-starting and entrepreneurial outlook.     PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:    The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.   Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.   HOW TO APPLY:   Interested applicants should submit a résumé at https://careers.csis.org/.