Policy Research Fellow
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Policy Research Fellow at the Hindu American Foundation researching extremism and national security. Conducting policy analysis and writing reports to support advocacy efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Research, analyze, and write reports on policy topics on terrorism, extremism, hate, and other threats to Hindu Americans.
- Utilize software platforms and discern sources to ensure high-quality research.
- Find, collect, input and collate data across databases, information sources, survey responses, and other data sources; ensures data quality; clean existing data for consistency and accuracy.
- Develop data visualizations for diverse audiences.
- Prepare reports, charts, and/or graphs for briefs and presentations that synthesize complex topics for lay audiences.
- Provide research, writing, analysis, and proofreading support to the Policy Department for the creation of policy briefs, fact sheets, reports, articles, speeches, presentations, and other documents.
- Provide additional logistical support as needed for the Policy Research Department.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences or humanities, including but not limited to International Relations, Security Studies, Global Studies, Political Science, Policy, Government, Sociology, Legal Studies, Religion, History, Humanities, South Asian Studies or a similar field (required).
- Master’s degree or currently enrolled in a master’s program in a relevant field, or 2 years experience in an employed position or internship involving research and writing in international issues, politics, and/or religions.
- Strong research, writing, and critical thinking skills, including the ability to write both for professional and general audiences.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Desire to contribute meaningfully in meetings and to project development.
- Self starter with the ability to complete tasks independently with minimal supervision and in a timely manner.
- Organized and able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Presents themselves professionally in virtual and/or in person meetings with external stakeholders.
- Collaborative in a team environment to achieve department goals.
- Fluency in platforms such as Google Workspace, Asana, Slack, Zoom, Excel, PowerPoint, and database systems.
- Experience with data entry and data management.
- Working knowledge of South Asia, India, Indic languages, or the Hindu diaspora preferred but not required.
Benefits:
- No specific benefits mentioned
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