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Senior Research Associate, Avoiding Great Power War Project

Cambridge, MA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-29 → 2026-10-07

Core

Senior research associate supporting Professor Graham Allison to develop strategy and conceptualize the research and convening agenda for the Avoiding Great Power War Project, focusing on U.S.-China relations, technology competition, and Taiwan.

Role type

Senior research associate (geopolitics & technology)

Builds

Research outputs, academic publications, and speaker events for the Avoiding Great Power War Project

Domain

Geopolitics, U.S.-China relations, Science & Technology, National Security

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Research and publication in major outlets, Mandarin Chinese (professional fluency), Knowledge of China's grand strategy and politics, Knowledge of U.S.-China relations and Taiwan, Expertise in national security policy related to technology

Preferred skills

PhD in technology field (biotech, AI, quantum), Technical experience in science/technology, Experience interacting with Chinese government or academia, Experience working on national security policy related to technology

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Researching and publishing on the Great Rivalry between the U.S. and China, Conducting research on China's grand strategy, politics, and technology competition, Organizing academic year speaker events, Supporting Professor Allison on China research projects including Track 1.5/2.0s, Conceptualizing and leading plans to publicize research outputs (via careerplan.io/jobs/3743990015762326-senior-research-associate-avoiding-great-power-war-project-at-harvard-university)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC