Associate Director & Fellow - Korea Chair

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR & FELLOW, KOREA CHAIR (Washington, DC)

Conduct research on the United States‑Republic of Korea (ROK) Alliance, inter‑Korean relations, and North Korea, contributing to major reports, policy briefs, and publications. Develop and execute new research projects that provide analysis and recommendations to inform policymakers, government officials, and other key stakeholders on U.S.

-ROK relations and regional security issues. Prepare and edit written analysis, including project reports, commentaries, and executive summaries, and provide timely analyses of geopolitical and foreign policy developments on the Korean Peninsula including security, politics, and nuclear proliferation. Oversee the Korea Chair's Visiting Fellows Program, providing guidance and mentorship to fellows. Manage programmatic aspects of research initiatives, including budget oversight and grant proposals to secure funding.

Coordinate with internal CSIS programs and external stakeholders to support research initiatives and strategic objectives. Provide direction and oversight to program staff, ensuring alignment with research goals and strategic planning initiatives.

Master's degree in Asian Studies, Political Science, or a related field, and two years of experience as a Researcher analyzing and reporting on foreign policy, politics, economics, security issues including nuclear proliferation on the Korean peninsula. Experience must include producing policy briefs, reports, or academic publications. Professional‑level research proficiency in Korean (reading, speaking, and writing) is required.