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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 mid-career academics, government, and civilian professionals in foreign policy and security studies who are looking for an opportunity to deepen their work. The application period commences on May 1, 2024. The program begins in September 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...

The Housing Center at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person (senior) research/data analyst to assist in creating, managing, and analyzing large datasets to derive insights and inform US housing policy. The center conducts cutting-edge research and publishes an unprecedented set of risk 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, this role encompasses data science, business intelligence, and statistical programming. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. Responsibilities will include creating, cleaning, and analyzing new datasets; conducting statistical analyses; and...

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person analyst to conduct independent research, lead interns, and support foreign policy scholars in advancing the mission of the Critical Threats Project (CTP). CTP produces detailed, objective analysis and forecasting on America’s core national security challenges and provides concrete recommendations to address them. CTP also trains the next generation of policymakers and analysts who will continue to address these challenges. The primary area of focus for this position will be Iranian internal and external security and foreign policy activities, including but not limited to: Iran’s military capabilities, regional influence, and soft power outreach. Other responsibilities include selecting, training, and developing...

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person book operations manager to join the Editing Services team. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. The book operations manager will be in charge of the administrative side of AEI Press, including communicating with printers and distributors, tracking sales numbers and production costs, and submitting files and metadata for publication. This position requires strong organization and communication skills and the ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines. The ideal candidate has experience working in the publishing world, preferably working directly for or with a book publisher. Interest or experience in public policy is strongly preferred. Qualified candidates should submit...

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person events assistant to assist policy scholars and their staff with event planning and execution and help plan and produce special annual events. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter demonstrating their interest in AEI’s mission, and academic transcript.

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is seeking a full-time, in-person media relations assistant or associate to promote AEI scholars’ work in domestic policy (including the research of AEI’s Survey Center on American Life and poverty, housing, technology, and energy and environmental policy studies). The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. The media relations assistant or associate reports to the director of media relations. Duties include:- Promoting the work of AEI’s Domestic Policy scholars to selected media;- Integrating the work of Domestic Policy scholars into the national conversation;- Building relationships with scholars in assigned areas and with select media;- Serving as the primary point of contact for media requests related to...

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 research assistant to support AEI’s education policy studies team, which promotes policy solutions to K–12 and higher education problems. 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 American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person editor in the Editing Services department. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. AEI’s Editing Services department works with scholars, authors, and staff to help communicate ideas with maximum clarity and impact. The department is responsible for editing and coordinating the production of books, reports, and other research projects for all research departments. In addition, the department edits shorter materials, including website copy, newsletters, event materials, scholar biographies, and press releases. The new editor’s portfolio will include materials of varying lengths, styles, and subjects, ranging from short, informal promotional materials to extensive, academic books. This...

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is seeking a full-time, in-person research assistant to join its Asian studies team. The research assistant will be responsible primarily for providing research support to Jeane Kirkpatrick Fellow Audrye Wong. Research will focus on China’s economic statecraft, overseas propaganda, and foreign influence operations, especially united front–affiliated groups.Other duties will include facilitating events, managing administrative tasks, and supervising interns. Research assistants may have opportunities to publish work or receive authorial credit on project deliverables.This position requires excellent writing, communication, research, and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in Asian studies, should be...