EFSIEurasia Frontier Strategic Institute

Eurasia Frontier Strategic Institute

Careers

We welcome conversations with researchers, writers and specialists whose work connects with our areas of focus.

Work with the research

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

Eurasia Regional Researcher

Develop country-aware analysis of Central Asia, the South Caucasus and their connections with Europe.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor public policy documents and regional sources, keeping clear distinctions between local evidence and wider regional claims.
  • Prepare country notes and thematic studies on institutions, transport corridors, energy or investment policy.
  • Build transparent source dossiers and review alternative explanations with editors and subject specialists.

Relevant experience

  • Research experience in Eurasian affairs, political economy, area studies or a relevant discipline.
  • Clear English analytical writing and the ability to evaluate primary sources and conflicting accounts.
  • Knowledge of a relevant regional language and experience handling country-level data are useful.

Working approach

Research is scoped by question, geography and period. Milestones, review responsibilities and any travel requirements would be agreed before a project begins.

Expression of interest

Energy and Connectivity Analyst

Examine how infrastructure, energy relationships and transport policies shape regional connections.

Responsibilities

  • Map policy decisions, infrastructure dependencies and the institutions responsible for implementation.
  • Compare official statistics and project documents, explaining data gaps and avoiding unsupported forecasts.
  • Produce focused briefing material on energy systems, logistics and cross-border economic relationships.

Relevant experience

  • Experience in energy policy, economics, infrastructure, trade or a related analytical field.
  • Ability to read quantitative tables and explain assumptions in clear, non-technical language.
  • Careful sourcing and an interest in the links between commercial systems and public policy.

Working approach

Desk-based analytical work with documented assumptions and review points. This profile does not advertise a funded vacancy or an immediate consulting assignment.

Expression of interest

Editorial and Research Programme Coordinator

Keep research publications and professional discussions organised, consistent and ready for review.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate draft schedules, references, permissions and document versions across research contributors.
  • Prepare briefing packs and discussion notes, and manage approved programme logistics.
  • Check publication metadata, accessibility and follow-up records without exposing private participant information.

Relevant experience

  • Experience in research administration, specialist publishing or programme coordination.
  • Strong English communication, editorial judgement and document-management skills.
  • Ability to work carefully across time zones and maintain appropriate confidentiality.

Working approach

Coordination follows an agreed programme and approval process. Hours, work location, terms and the selection process would be discussed only if a suitable opportunity arises.

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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