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The Studies Program aims to advance the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through its writing, publications, public outreach, and discussions.\nAs part of the Studies Program, the research associate will support the work of the Philip D. Reed senior fellow and director of the Energy Security, and Climate Change program.\nThis full-time position is based in CFR’s New York City office at least four days per week. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are considered institutional anchor days where all staff are required to be onsite. CFR’s remote working schedule is subject to change.\nEssential Functions/Responsibilities\nAssisting with research, fact checking, organization of study groups, and related editorial tasks involved with the writing and publishing of a book on energy and climate\nAssisting with editing, formatting, and preparation of reports and other publications\nProviding administrative support to the fellow, including managing complex travel itineraries, coordinating with external organizations, handling correspondence, scheduling, and responding to requests for information\nConducting research on topics related to the fellow's work\nCoordinating events and meetings, including preparing invitations, making travel arrangements, corresponding with speakers and presiders, helping to prepare background papers and materials for distribution, and providing other logistical support\nAssisting the fellow with social media outreach, including publishing a blog, website, video, podcast, and/or using social media applications such as X, as needed\nSupporting other fellows and departments, upon request. \nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation and Experience\nBA / BS in an area related to energy and climate economics, innovation, or geopolitics. 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