About the job
The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is seeking a skilled Senior Research Associate to provide vital support to Graham Allison, the Douglas Dillon Professor of Government at the Harvard Kennedy School, and Director of the Belfer Center’s Avoiding Great Power War Project. This role involves conducting comprehensive research on pressing international security challenges, as well as overseeing the collaborative efforts of a dedicated team of researchers.
About the Belfer Center
The Belfer Center serves as the epicenter for research, education, and training at the Harvard Kennedy School in areas encompassing international security, environmental and resource challenges, and science and technology policy. In recognition of its excellence, the Belfer Center was awarded the title of “Center of Excellence” by the University of Pennsylvania’s Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program in 2021, having maintained its position as the world’s leading university-affiliated think tank for six consecutive years.
The Center strives to fulfill a dual mission: (1) to lead the advancement of policy-relevant knowledge addressing critical issues in international security and the intersections of science, technology, environmental policy, and global affairs; and (2) to cultivate future leaders poised to navigate these complex domains. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, aiming to promote historically underrepresented groups within our organization and the broader fields of science and international relations.

