Research Fellow, Pacific Islands Program

9 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Lowy Institute Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

ABOUT THE LOWY INSTITUTE

The Lowy Institute is Australia's leading international policy think tank. It is independent, non-partisan and at the centre of Australia's foreign policy and national security debates. Located in Sydney, the Institute produces world-class research and provides distinctive perspectives on the trends shaping Australia and the world, aiming to give Australia a greater voice on the international stage.

The Lowy Institute hosts distinguished Australian and international speakers on foreign policy, defence, politics, aid, and development. With a focus on the Asia-Pacific region, the Institute's research, events, and conferences attract significant global attention, and our experts produce commentary for the world's leading news outlets.

The Lowy Institute is seeking a
Research Fellow
to work within the
Pacific Islands Program
team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Research Fellow will conduct their own independent policy-relevant research and coordinate external research expertise on critical issues affecting the Pacific Islands region. In addition to producing original high-impact research, the Research Fellow will promote their work by contributing to and participating in a range of outreach activities, including events and media commentary (in the Australian and international media). The Research Fellow will liaise with a range of stakeholders, including government, non-government organisations and the corporate sector.

The position is full-time based in Sydney, Australia, for a period of six months, starting ASAP.

ABOUT YOU

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or higher in international relations, political science, security studies, development, or a similar discipline.

The successful candidate will have excellent research and communication skills, both written and oral. They will demonstrate experience in research, government, policymaking and/or industry. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Pacific Islands foreign policy and regional political, security, economic, or development issues. They will have strong links within the Pacific and Australia across government, business and academia, and an international expert profile.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a copy of your CV and cover letter to
by Friday 7 November.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

For additional information regarding the role, please contact Lowy Institute recruitment via the email above.

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