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RESEARCH ASSISTANT

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Research Assistant Position
The Japan Information Access Project
is looking for an energetic, motivated person with a sense
of humor who is committed to learning about Japan and US-Japan
relations.
We are a small nonprofit research center
studying Japanese and Northeast Asian information in business,
science, technology, security, and public policy. The Project
publishes a weekly email report, a research newsletter,
and occasional research reports, as well as holds briefings
and conferences on critical US-Japan issues.
We need a full-time research
associate to perform the following duties:
Assist with the editing, research, production,
and mailing of newsletters, policy briefs, and conference
proceedings
Monitor and report on issues affecting US
policy toward Japan and Northeast Asian trade, technology,
and security
Research sources of US-Japan trade, political,
security, and technology information
Organize programs and briefings for US trade,
security, and technology officials
Perform general administrative and office
duties
Minimum Job Requirements:
MA and BA degree in related field (Japan
or East Asia) or has a background and a deep interest in
international politics and/or international economics
Must be comfortable with a wide range of
computer programs and the Internet
Ability to learn quickly, to balance multiple
tasks, and to work under pressure and independently. Willing
to be flexible and to work in a small, personal office.
Fluent Japanese language skills and knowledge
of Japanese and American politics. Must be able to do research
in Japanese and read government documents
Compensation: Mid to high-20s, appropriate benefits
Please send cover leeter and resume to
Ms. Mindy Kotler, Director
(202) 822-6040 fax: (202) 822-6044 or access@jiaponline.org
Japan Information Access Project
2000 P Street, N.W. Suite 620
Washington, D.C. 20036-5915
http://www.jiaponline.com
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