KIGKorea International Institute of Geopolitics

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These role profiles describe the capabilities relevant to our work. They are not announcements of open vacancies. You may send an expression of interest; any future role, location, contract and selection process would be confirmed separately.

Expression of interest

Geopolitics Research Analyst

Turn a well-defined question about the Korean Peninsula and its international relationships into clear, evidence-led analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Track policy documents, official statements and relevant datasets; record the date and provenance of important evidence.
  • Develop comparative country notes and policy briefs, separating observed developments from interpretation and scenarios.
  • Work with editors and subject specialists to verify claims, explain uncertainty and prepare concise discussion material.

Relevant experience

  • Experience in international relations, public policy, area studies or a related research discipline.
  • Strong analytical writing and careful source evaluation; a demonstrable interest in Korea and Northeast Asia.
  • Ability to work with English-language material; Korean or another relevant regional language is useful.

Working approach

Project-based research with agreed questions, milestones and peer review. Availability and any in-person requirements would be discussed before an assignment.

Expression of interest

Research Editor and Publications Coordinator

Help research move from a working draft to a readable, consistent and well-documented publication.

Responsibilities

  • Edit structure, terminology and argument while preserving the author’s meaning and the source language of quoted material.
  • Check citations, figures, captions and publication metadata; maintain a clear revision and approval record.
  • Coordinate research, design and publication schedules and review web and PDF proofs for consistency.

Relevant experience

  • Experience editing policy, academic or specialist material and confidence using a style guide.
  • Excellent written English, attention to detail and the ability to give constructive editorial feedback.
  • Familiarity with accessible web publishing, document preparation and basic chart or table checks.

Working approach

Deadline-led editorial collaboration with versioned drafts and explicit approval points. Scope, language responsibilities and workload would be agreed separately.

Expression of interest

Research Programmes Coordinator

Support the practical organisation of research projects, briefings and professional exchanges.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain project plans, briefing notes, meeting records and follow-up actions.
  • Coordinate invitations, accessibility needs and logistical arrangements only after an activity has been approved.
  • Keep contact and consent records accurate and organise materials for researchers and participants.

Relevant experience

  • Experience in programme, project or event coordination with reliable written communication.
  • Strong scheduling and document-management skills and care when handling personal information.
  • Interest in public policy and ability to work across research, editorial and operations teams.

Working approach

Collaborative coordination organised around approved projects. A programme profile does not imply a scheduled event, funded position or guaranteed engagement.

What to include

Tell us which profile matches your interests, outline a relevant project and attach a CV. Research applicants may include a short published writing sample or a link. Do not send confidential work or sensitive personal documents.

Send an expression of interest
  1. Introduce your area of interest and the regions or languages you work with.
  2. Describe one relevant project and your own contribution. Link to a public writing sample if available.
  3. State your availability and preferred form of cooperation. Do not include confidential client material.

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