Fellow/Senior Fellow for Climate Change Policy

Fellow/Senior Fellow for Climate Change Policy

Overview
The David Rockefeller Studies Program at the Council on Foreign
Relations (CFR) is seeking to hire a fellow or senior fellow for
climate change. The successful candidate will be expected to
conduct original research and writing on what should be done to
prevent and mitigate the consequences of climate change and to
navigate the global green transition underway. This is an
extraordinary opportunity for an individual looking to shape the
national conversation on what the federal government, state and
local businesses, companies, and individuals should do to minimize
and possibly reverse the damage being done by a changing climate.
The position will be filled at either the fellow or senior-fellow
level, depending on the selected applicant's credentials and
accomplishments. The position can be based in either New York or
Washington, DC.
The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are
not limited to):

Writing books, articles, and op-eds.
Organizing and leading roundtables, study groups, and workshops
at CFR on climate change, its economic, political, and social
consequences, and possible U.S. and multilateral policy
responses.
Interacting with CFR's distinguished membership and
participating in CFR programs and activities.
Meeting with administration officials, members of Congress,
their staffs, and other relevant groups to brief them on research
findings and recommendations.
Educating a broader public audience through media interviews
and public speaking.
Developing fundraising proposals for the program in
collaboration with senior staff.

Qualifications

PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent experience in
government, journalism, or business.
Demonstrated expertise on climate-change issues.
An established publication record on climate-change
issues.
Strong research, writing, and speaking skills.
Experience mentoring junior staff preferred.

About CFR
Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a
leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and
publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington,
DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing
America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S.
foreign policy. CFR's 5,000+ members are leaders in international
affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign
Affairs, the preeminent magazine on global issues, and
provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign
policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.
The Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that
is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today,
including an award-winning health and wellness program, an on-site
fitness center, and generous leave policies and health insurance
programs.
The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity
employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse
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