Opportunity for a Research Intern who will provide support to the Centre’s Foreign Policy and Defence Program Part-time, casual contract, 14-21 hours p/w commencing July, until December 2025 Casual hourly rate $33.99 11.5% Superannuation About the United States Studies Centre (USSC) The United States Studies Centre (USSC), located at the University of Sydney, is an independent foreign policy research centre. The USSC provides balanced and objective analysis, evidence-based insights and tangible solutions to complex problems for policymakers, businesses, students and the public. Our vision to shape policy, debate and ideas by deepening Australians’ understanding of, and strengthening Australia's relationship with, the United States. Click here to learn more about the United States Studies Centre's mission. About the opportunity The Research Intern will be immersed in all activities of the Centre’s Foreign Policy and Defence Program. Duties will include assisting with event planning, preparing documents for research activities, editing and fact-checking publications, database management, compiling and refining data for program reports, tracking developments in priority areas, drafting research notes and other tasks as directed. Your key responsibilities will be to: Provide administrative and operational support to the Foreign Policy and Defence Program, including assisting in designing and hosting events, and database management Offer research assistance to the Foreign Policy and Defence Program on an array of subjects related to Australian foreign and defence policy, US Indo-Pacific strategy, and broader regional strategic issues as required. Provide editorial assistance to publications from the Foreign Policy and Defence Program, including copy-editing, fact-checking and referencing. About you: In the process of completing, or recently completed tertiary study at the Honours or Masters level in a relevant field, including international relations, global studies, political science and/or American Studies Interest in, knowledge of, or academic background in Indo-Pacific affairs and/or US and Australian foreign and defence policy Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong analytical skills Excellent organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to prioritise and adapt to competing demands, whilst maintaining attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, knowledge of broad issues pertinent to the Australia-US alliance and an understanding of the operating environment of a research organisation are desirable. For a copy of the Position Description, Click Here. About our Culture The Centre is committed to building a culture that fosters collaboration, career progression, diversity, inclusion, mental health and sustainability. We have a Social Responsibility Committee that organises regular events and training sessions and our Social Club meets monthly. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. How to apply We do not accept email applications. Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For any questions regarding the position, please contact the Program Director at ussc.fpd@sydney.edu.au Applications Close Sunday 15 June 2025 11:59 PM