Distinguished Chair for Taiwan Policy

Requirements

• Education Requirements
• Ph.D. in related field strongly preferred; Master's may suffice if candidate has deep substantive expertise or extensive policy relevant experience.
• The position is open to external applicants as well as internal research staff from all disciplines at the level of senior research leader. Research experience of at least 8 years is required with 10+ years desired. Fluency in Mandarin is preferred.
• Writing Sample
• A writing sample is required for this position.
• Location
• Washington, DC; Pittsburgh, PA; or Santa Monica, CA. A Taiwan-based candidate may also be considered, so long as the candidate is already authorized to work in the United States. This position is flex, which provides the opportunity for work from home and the office.
• Occasional travel to other RAND offices as well as travel to meet with collaborators in the U.S. and overseas will be expected.
• Security Clearance
• Current possession of a U.S. security clearance, or the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance, is preferred.
• Salary Range
• Senior Researcher: $152,700-$262,500
• Application Review
• Review of applications will begin July 6, 2026.
• Special Note
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Benefits

Additional Information

Job Type: Regular The RAND Corporation, a global leader in public policy research, is seeking a senior researcher and recognized scholar to serve as the inaugural Distinguished Chair for Taiwan Policy. The Chair resides in RAND Global and Emerging Risks Division and reports to the Vice President and Director of the Global and Emerging Risks division. The Chair will undertake research on questions of consequence for Taiwan's future. These will include assessing its approach to critical technology, economic, and security questions, understanding the role of domestic drivers in shaping Taiwan's policies and actions, Taiwan's evolving regional and global role in these domains, and implications for its relationships with the United States and other key geopolitical actors. The Chair will contribute to related research across the organization, work collaboratively with GER's Centers and Chairs, other national security research divisions, and with RAND's interdisciplinary research staff. The Chair is a five-year term position, with an option to extend subject to management approval. Funding for the Chair will cover two-thirds of the Chair's time. The Chair will be responsible for securing the remaining funding, through a combination of external philanthropic support and/or sponsored research.

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