Research Assistant

The International Relations and Affairs Group (IRAG) is looking for a Research Assistant to support our research and consulting team on a remote contract basis. We work with governments, corporate clients and NGOs on political, economic, cultural and security issues, and we publish the Journal of the International Relations and Affairs Group (JIRAG), a peer reviewed publication.
What you will do
Collect and organize open source information on political, economic and security topics
Assist senior analysts with research projects, literature reviews and data collection
Prepare summaries, briefings and draft sections of client reports
Maintain research databases, spreadsheets and reference materials
Support survey work, data entry and basic quantitative analysis
Help prepare presentations and materials for client meetings
What we are looking for
Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Economics or a related field, or current enrollment in a relevant program
Strong research and writing skills in English
Attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of information
Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets. Statistical software is a plus
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote setting
Authorization to work in the United States
Contract and compensation
Independent contractor (1099) agreement, full time or part time availability considered
100% remote within the United States
$20 to $23 per hour, depending on experience
A completed W-9 form will be required before the start date
What we offer
Flexible schedule
10 days of paid time off per year
Paid federal holidays
Monthly stipend for home office expenses
Training budget and the opportunity to grow into an analyst role
Mentorship from senior consultants and the option to co-author published research
IRAG is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work arrangement
Yes