Senior Director of Research

About CAPRI

The Center for Asia-Pacific Resilience and Innovation (CAPRI) is a nongovernmental, nonpartisan, international think tank. CAPRI’s mission is to enhance global resilience and promote innovative governance by drawing on the experiences of the Asia-Pacific region through comparative public policy research. Our interdisciplinary research at the intersection of health, economic growth, and environmental sustainability provides informed and insightful policy analysis to governments, leaders, media, and the public.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Director of Research to advise on and design CAPRI’s interdisciplinary research strategy. As a creative force behind CAPRI’s research agenda, the Senior Director of Research works closely with CAPRI’s research, communications, and operations staff to advise on CAPRI’s long-term strategy, build CAPRI’s network of experts and researchers, and identify and cultivate partnerships and joint research opportunities with new partners in the Asia Pacific and beyond. This Senior Director will also identify or develop metrics for comprehensively measuring the impact of CAPRI’s research as well as represent CAPRI at external academic, research, and policy events.

Required Qualifications

  • Scholar in a field relevant to CAPRI’s areas of focus, preferably with experience in interdisciplinary and applied policy research, with excellent research skills.
  • At least 5 years of experience in leading teams in policy or academic research on the Asia Pacific
  • Ability to work within a flat, start-up organizational structure
  • Outstanding writing and speaking skills in English
  • A creative approach to research, collaboration, and solutions for public policy

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in organizing collaboration in think tanks, academic institutions, or research organizations
  • Communication skills in Chinese or another Asian language

Location

Primarily in Taipei.

Salary

Competitive; determined in light of position-related experience, professional accomplishments, and education

How to Apply

Please send the following materials to [email protected]:

  • Your résumé/CV
  • A brief statement of interest
  • Your publications
  • Contact information for two professional references
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