BASIC FUNCTION

Based in Qatar, the Brookings Doha Center (BDC) is an initiative of the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., that advances high-quality, independent policy analysis and research on the Middle East. The Center maintains a reputation for policy impact and cutting-edge, field-oriented research on socioeconomic and geopolitical issues facing the broader Middle East, including relations with the United States. The Center’s research and programming is focused on the following four core areas: democratization, political reform and public policy; Middle East relations with emerging Asian nations, including on the geopolitics and economics of energy; conflict and peace processes in the region; and educational, institutional, and political reform in the Gulf countries. Open to a broad range of views, the BDC is a hub for Brookings scholarship in the region.

This position is a contractual position based in Doha, Qatar. The Brookings Doha Center is accepting applications for a full-time resident Fellow, to begin after October 2013. The Fellow will be expected to conduct high-quality, policy-oriented research and must be familiar with and uphold the Brookings Institution’s commitment to independent, nonpartisan research and publication, and to maintaining the highest level of integrity in pursuit of this mission. Priority will be given to applicants with research proposals focused on Middle East-Asia relations.

The scholar will need to produce original scholarship, conduct collaborative activities and contribute to the Center’s lively program of events, workshops, and conferences. The BDC’s convening power gives Fellows the opportunity to engage with policymaking communities, academics, diplomats, government officials, and journalists, as well as regional business leaders.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Fellows are drawn from mid-to-senior ranks of governments, think tanks, universities, and the media. Qualified applicants should have a career track record of high-quality independent academic and policy research and/or practice. Additional qualifications include a Ph.D. in a relevant field or broad governmental, civil society, or professional experience, with a proven record of publishing. Applicants holding a Ph.D. should have 6-8 years of professional experience in one or more of the following fields: think tanks/academia, government, the media, or business, with practical or scholarly exposure to current political, security, or economic trends in the region. Applicants without a Ph.D. should have 12-14 years of professional experience in one or more of the fields listed above.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS All candidates must have demonstrated expertise in Middle East-Asia relations. Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic and/or an Asian language is preferred. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience, and will be comparable to those offered by American universities to faculty with equivalent background. In addition a full benefits package conforming to Qatari law will be provided, including relocation costs.

TO APPLY candidates must submit materials to DohaCenter@brookings.edu including: -A cover letter with full contact information, citizenship status (required by Qatari law), availability to start, and how the candidate learned of this opportunity. -CV describing professional and educational experience. -A list of publications. -Three references. -A 500-700 word research proposal for an initial project. -A writing sample (no more than 8,000 words) in English, on a relevant topic.

All qualified applicants will be considered, including those based overseas. Brookings is an equal opportunity employer. Brookings welcomes CVs from all qualified applicants, particularly women and minorities.

We regret that due to a high volume of applications, only those applicants selected for further discussions will be contacted.

Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment in this position. Brookings welcomes resumes from all qualified applicants, particularly women and minorities. No phone calls and no employment agencies please.