Job Description

We are seeking a Reischauer Policy Research Fellow who will personally assist Dr. Kent Calder, Director of the Reischauer Center, with projects related to the Center’s mission of supporting the study of transpacific and intra-Asian relations. Recent topics include but are not limited to policy best practices in U.S.-Japan relations such as infrastructure, public diplomacy, and public health; the role of cities in global governance; the functioning of Washington’s “idea industry” and government-business relations; global energy security policy; and comparative Eurasian political economy.

This year’s fellows finished a two-year publication on the “US, Japan, and the Post-Covid World.” The 2023-2024 academic year will focus on the changing dynamic of the U.S., Japan and China as well as continued research on East Asia maritime trade.

Fellows also provide logistical support for seminars, luncheons, and conferences offered by the Reischauer Center. They are able to interact with senior researchers affiliated with the Center as part of our Visiting Scholars Program, who typically join us for one academic year from various government agencies in Japan. Furthermore, Fellows are welcome to participate in events in the larger Johns Hopkins SAIS community and are frequently able to attend courses relating to Japan Studies and Asian political economy.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Interest in East Asian regional issues, especially Japan.
• Exceptional research, writing, and editing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with online academic databases.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Work experience in East Asia, such as the JET Program, preferred.
• Fluency in relevant languages such as Japanese, Korean, or Chinese.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Reischauer Policy Research Fellow
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: Min $17.00 - Max $30.00 HRLY ($31,200 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Limited
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/District of Columbia
Department name: Edwin O Reischauer Ctr for E Asian Stds
Personnel area: SAIS

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Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

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