Research Fellow develops the strategy and vision to position a project from inception through completion; creates teams and collaborations that understand the project's direction. Communicates direction through words or actions to inspire team members to reach goals. Being a Research Fellow also responsible for planning and budgeting. Requires a PhD in their field of specialty. Additionally, Research Fellow typically reports to a top management. The Research Fellow manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Research Fellow typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Title: Research Fellow
Reports to: Sr. Research Fellow or Director of Research & Education
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervises: Other departmental personnel as assigned
Location: Great Barrington, MA (Preferred) or remote
Date: 2023
Summary:
American Institute for Economic Research educates Americans on the value of personal freedom, free enterprise, property rights, limited government, and sound money. AIER’s ongoing scientific research demonstrates the importance of these principles in advancing peace, prosperity, and human progress.
The scholars on our Research team are key contributors to this mission. Research fellows are responsible for producing rigorous, high-quality, and scientifically robust research that advances the Institute and its intellectual mission of educating the public about economic freedom and the principles of a free society. Research fellows are expected to make regular and substantive research contributions in both scholarly and popular venues, as well as regular contributions to the Institute’s publications and products. Research fellows will interact with external audiences and participate in major projects, research and education programs, and AIER efforts in joint programs with outside groups.
While we are open to those with expertise in any area of economic freedom, we are especially interested in applicants with an interest in fiscal policy.
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position and maintain focus for extended periods of time; frequently move around the office and between offices; constantly operate a computer and computer printer; frequently adjust focus for close vision work; occasionally move up to 10 pounds. The employee must be able to communicate both in writing and orally to various audiences, in person, by telephone and video. The noise level in the work environment is relatively quiet. It is a typical private office environment. The position requires travel for conferences and speaking engagements.