Cornell University, Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

Position ID:

Cornell-Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy-CGDRESEARCHASSOC [#29953, WDR-00052517]

Position Title:

Research Associate, Center on Global Democracy

Position Type:

Non tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Ithaca, New York 14853, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Public Policy / Civil Society, climate,energy,environmental policy, Contemporary Democracy, Criminal Justice, Development, Economic Inequality, Economics, Education, ethical inquiry in research and teaching, Ethics and Philosophy of Science and Technology, Foreign Policy, information and communications technology policy, or other closely related field, Philanthropy, Policy Analysis, Post Production, Public Administration, Public Leadership, Public Policy, Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy, science,technology,innovation policy, Social Policy, U.S. Domestic Policy, urban economic development and smart cities

Appl Deadline:

2025/05/11 11:59PM help popup

* (posted 2025/04/22, listed until 2025/05/11)

Position Description:

*** the listing date or deadline for this position has passed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University seeks applicants for a Research Associate to work in the Center on Global Democracy under Professor and Director Rachel Beatty Riedl. The Center on Global Democracy tackles the fundamental questions facing democracies, serving as a hub for research and learning to strengthen democratic institutions. Through targeted research and public engagement, we aim to reverse democratic declines and bolster democracy worldwide.

The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy was established in 2021 to tackle the most pressing policy challenges we face in the U.S. and globally. To advance this goal, we are hiring world-class research scholars and educators across a variety of disciplines who are oriented toward policy engagement and impact.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, organized, and versatile individual who can seamlessly blend administrative duties with active research responsibilities and outreach and education. This role is integral to the smooth operation and continued success of our Center, requiring a unique combination of skills in research administration, public engagement, teaching, quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Duties (30%)

• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations of the Center

• Manage and coordinate grant applications, renewals, and reporting.
• Organize, communicate with, and help supervise student interns/fellows.

• Coordinate the Non-Resident Fellow call and selection process.

Research Involvement (30%)

• Actively participate in ongoing research projects, including as author, co-PI, co-author on scholarly publications.

• Manage projects through data gathering, analysis, writing, and presentations/dissemination.

• Coordinate with CGD affiliates and non-resident fellows to design and conduct research projects.
• Assist in data analysis and interpretation.

• Write grants and lead on grant implementation and reporting

Outreach and Education (25%)

• Lead agenda and logistical coordination for Democracy Fellows Program (UG & Grad), including Managing RA mentorship and Project assignment (of UG, Grad, post-docs, Non-resident Fellows, etc) and creating agendas and coordinating the biweekly meetings for each Fellows program, and provide support for special projects led by Fellows (conferences, speakers, etc).

• Develop Curriculum and University Outreach of Educational Materials for Democracy & Civic Engagement.
• Prepare e-modules, partner with external entities to provide certificates and other course materials, with an emphasis on community engagement for democratic participation, civics, and rights.

• Teach one Brooks course per year

Public Engagement (15%)

• Coordinate press coverage and serve as a spokesperson for public statements.
• Coordinate partnerships with NGOs and other partner organizations.

• Deliver lectures and presentations on behalf of the Center.

• Engage with the public and media to promote the Center’s work and findings.

• Draft policy briefs/ summaries of the research and activities for the CGD website, newsletter, and other reporting.

• Assist with public event conceptualization and planning, including organizing webinars and curating conversations for public audiences

• Contribute to the writing of polished reports and articles.

Title Overview: Research Associates contribute, in collaboration with a principal investigator or faculty sponsor, to the design and implementation of research projects or programs. Research associates can be principal investigators on grants or contracts only on an exception basis. Their specific duties may include, but are not limited to, planning, conducting, and reporting original research; designing, constructing, or operating highly complex research apparatus; and supervising the research operations of a laboratory or facility. Research associates informally participate in graduate research training, but they may not be members of graduate committees, except as ad hoc additional, supplementary members. Research associates normally have no responsibilities for formal teaching but may participate in seminars or specialized portions of courses to an extent consistent with the terms of the funding of the position.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a relevant field.

• Proven experience in Center management or a similar administrative role.
• Strong background in scientific research with active involvement in projects.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Proficiency in programming languages (esp. Python) and mathematical modeling.
• Ability to engage with a diverse audience, including the public, media, and academic peers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in grant writing and management.

• Prior experience in public speaking and delivering lectures.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a collaborative team environment.

• Demonstrated ability to handle complex administrative tasks efficiently.

To Apply:

Materials should be submitted to Academic Jobs Online at the following link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29953. The submission deadline for applications is May 11, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected.

For full consideration, please provide the following materials in PDF format.

1. Cover letter, specifically addressing your fit for the Center for Global Democracy. Please include the names of three reference-writers, but there is no need to request letters at this time

2. CV/resume, including links to writing samples

3. Research statement describing doctoral work (and postdoctoral work, if applicable).
4. We ask applicants to share their experiences and approaches (past, current, or future) to fostering learning, research, service, and outreach in a diverse community. Applicants may choose to submit a stand-alone statement (max. 1 page) or embed the information in other parts of their application materials.

Position Details:

This is a three-year full-time 12-month appointment, with the possibility of renewal based on performance, available work, and continued funding. The position will be based in Ithaca, NY, with hybrid work arrangement.
*No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance are provided for this position.

Pay Range: $50,900 - $95,900 Actual salary offer will be based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills.

Employment Assistance:

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Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

Prior relevant work or industry experience.
Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
Unique applicable skills.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Statement supporting diverse communities (optional)
Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://publicpolicy.cornell.edu/cgd/