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The American Enterprise Institute is inviting candidates to apply for an open scholar position in the Jeane Kirkpatrick Fellowship Program in Foreign and Defense Policy Studies. The program is open to post-doctorate mid-career academics, government, and civilian professionals in foreign policy and security studies who are looking for an opportunity to deepen their work. The program begins in Fall/Winter 2024, although the starting date for new Jeane Kirkpatrick scholars is negotiable to accommodate existing personal and professional obligations. The program’s duration is one year from the start date, with the possibility of a one-year extension.  Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Fellowship Benefits:Guided by the belief that American liberties are best preserved...

The Housing Center at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is the nation’s leading market-oriented housing research center. It operates at the intersection of data-driven housing knowledge and policy solutions. Analysts will have access the nation’s foremost housing database, have the opportunity to conducts cutting-edge research, and participate in creating an unprecedented set of metrics to improve the operation of housing markets, mortgage lending practices, and housing policy. Working directly with the center’s codirectors on the full range of the center’s initiatives, your role encompasses data science, business intelligence, and statistical programming. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible.The AEI Housing Center seeks a full-time, in-person...

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person events assistant or associate to work with the Development events team to plan and execute the AEI’s highest-level strategic events for its supporters.  Qualified candidates should submit a resume, a cover letter demonstrating their interest in AEI’s mission, and an academic transcript. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible.

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is seeking a full-time, in-person research assistant to support the Coalition Defense of Taiwan, a critical new initiative that identifies alternative strategies for defending Taiwan. The project, conducted in partnership with the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), will detail US interests and objectives vis-à-vis Taiwan, the Chinese threat to Taiwan, prospects and strategies for forming a regional and global deterrent coalition, possible coalition interests and objectives vis-à-vis Taiwan, and recommended courses of action for the coalition. Through tested methodology, deep subject matter expertise, and policy knowledge, this project will significantly contribute to elucidating the requirements for successful coalition building to enhance...

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a hardworking, creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual to work in-person with a talented team of fundraising professionals to cultivate donor relationships, share scholars’ work with supporters, and manage crucial database projects to strengthen AEI’s strategic outreach. This role offers a great opportunity for anyone interested in expanding on or developing a passion for nonprofit fundraising in conjunction with public policy. The ideal candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, possess strong writing skills, and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover...

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a hardworking, creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual to work in-person with a talented team of fundraising professionals to cultivate donor relationships, share scholars’ work with supporters, and manage crucial database projects to strengthen AEI’s strategic outreach. This role offers a great opportunity for anyone interested in expanding on or developing a passion for nonprofit fundraising in conjunction with public policy. The ideal candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. Qualified candidates should...

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person research assistant to work with Economic Policy fellows on a wide variety of issues related to tax policy, public finance, and international macroeconomics. The new research assistant will begin in summer 2025. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter demonstrating their interest in AEI’s mission, academic transcript, and an economics research paper as their writing sample.

The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is seeking a full-time, in-person program assistant. Candidates should have a strong interest in advancing American national security and deterring threats to the US from Iran, the Salafi-jihadi movement, and great-power competition in the Middle East and Africa. The program assistant reports to CTP’s director. He or she aids the program associate in fulfilling myriad CTP operations functions and supporting a team of eight analysts, one portfolio manager, and one research manager. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. Major responsibilities include assisting with CTP’s business functions, such as marketing and communications coordination, recordkeeping, and technical support;...

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is seeking a full-time, in-person Research Assistant to support a critical new initiative, Coalition Defense of Taiwan, to identify alternative strategies for the defense of Taiwan. The project, a partnership with the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), will detail US interests and objectives vis-à-vis Taiwan, the Chinese threat to Taiwan, prospects and strategies for forming a regional and global deterrent coalition, possible coalition interests and objectives vis-à-vis Taiwan, and recommended coalition courses of action. Through tested methodology, deep subject matter expertise, and leveraging of policy-community knowledge, this project will make a significant contribution to understanding the requirements for successful coalition deterrence and...

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person coalitions associate to promote the work of AEI scholars and develop relationships with key leaders in think tanks, business organizations, nonprofits, community groups, and state and local governments across the country. The associate will be responsible for facilitating scholar-led outreach initiatives including large regional events. This role will include occasional domestic travel. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter demonstrating their interest in AEI’s mission, academic transcript, and 500-word writing sample on any topic. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible.

The American Enterprise Institute seeks a full-time, in-person research assistant to work on the South Asia studies and Indo-Pacific strategy portfolio in the Foreign and Defense Policy Studies department. The person in this position will be responsible for supporting the work of AEI Senior Fellows Sadanand Dhume and Michael Rubin. Mr. Dhume’s area of focus comprises South Asian economic, political, and security issues. Dr. Rubin’s areas of focus include Iran, Turkey, the broader Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. In addition to research responsibilities, this position will include administrative tasks and supervising interns. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter demonstrating their interest in AEI’s mission, academic transcript, and 500-word writing sample on...

The American Enterprise Institute’s Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility (COSM) seeks a full-time research assistant to work in person with scholars including Kevin Corinth, Angela Rachidi, and Scott Winship. The new research assistant will begin in summer 2025.Launched at the beginning of 2023, COSM seeks to shrink opportunity gaps facing disadvantaged Americans and strengthen social mobility by publishing rigorous research and developing innovative policy solutions.The research assistant will conduct extensive research on US safety-net programs, food insecurity, social capital, and intergenerational mobility, among other topics.Interested candidates should submit a resume, a cover letter noting their interest in or experience with policies promoting social mobility,...

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a public policy think tank in Washington, DC, seeks a full-time, in-person, entrepreneurial, service-oriented team player to become our next Salesforce administrator. The Salesforce administrator will improve business practices across the Institute through configuring, supporting, maintaining, improving, and training users on our Salesforce environment and other linked applications. Primary responsibilities include working with custom objects and fields, designing complex reports and dashboards, optimizing the user interface, developing automations, developing forms, promoting user adoption, training users, and managing data. We’re searching for someone enthusiastic about the Salesforce platform who understands how to use it to solve all...

The American Enterprise Institute seeks a full-time, in-person research assistant to work on issues related to the US defense budget, the role of Congress in national defense, military modernization, Pentagon reform, and changes to force planning or strategic guidance.When preparing your application, please include a resume; cover letter; a general writing sample; transcript (for undergraduate and graduate work, if applicable); and a research sample, to consist of either:- A link to an Excel sheet you produced, including a graphic/data visualization based on the underlying data; or- A link to a PowerPoint presentation you produced, including a graphic/data visualization based on the underlying data.If you have trouble submitting a research sample, please email...

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is seeking a project coordinator to support a crucial initiative to identify alternative strategies for the defense of Taiwan. The project details US interests and objectives vis-à-vis Taiwan, the Chinese threat to Taiwan, prospects and strategies for forming a regional and global deterrent coalition, possible coalition interests and objectives vis-à-vis Taiwan, and recommended courses of action for the coalition. Through tested methodology, deep subject-matter expertise, and policy knowledge, this project aims to continue to help build an understanding of the policy and resource requirements for successful coalition-based deterrence and warfighting in the Indo-Pacific. The project coordinator will provide administrative and operational support...