CUSE ITALY PROJECT VISITING FELLOW 2010-2011 Basic Function
The Center on the United States and Europe (CUSE) at the Brookings Institution, in cooperation with the Council for the United States and Italy, is accepting applications for a Visiting Fellow for a period of six months to one year. The Fellow will conduct his or her own research on a range of foreign policy topics affecting U.S.-European relations and contribute to the Italy-related dimensions of the Center's activities. In addition to the research component of the fellowship, tasks will include planning and organizing roundtables, workshops, and press briefings; maintaining relations with Italian and EU officials and other members of the foreign policy community; conducting interviews and meetings with U.S. officials; making media appearances; and serving as an active participant in general Brookings events, particularly those that pertain to the activities and development of CUSE. A stipend, based on previous work experience and salary history, will be provided. The fellowship will begin in late fall 2010.

About CUSE
The Center on the United States and Europe fosters high-level U.S.-European dialogue on the changes in Europe and global challenges that affect transatlantic relations. The Center offers independent research and recommendations for U.S. and European officials and policymakers; and convenes seminars and public forums. The Center's research program focuses on three key areas: the transformation of the European Union; strategies for engaging the countries and regions beyond the frontiers of the EU including the Balkans, Caucasus, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine; and European security issues such as the future of NATO, and forging common strategies on energy security and counter-terrorism. The Center also houses specific projects focused on Turkey, Russia, Italy and France.

Eligibility
- Applicants should have either substantial policy experience (at least five years) or a Ph.D. in international affairs, political science, economics or related field.
- Ideal candidates will have a combination of academic and professional experience in one or more of the following fields: Italian politics and foreign policy; EU politics and institutions; European integration and foreign policy; transatlantic relations; European security; and EU policy towards its neighbors.
- Applicants must have superior qualitative research, writing, editing and organizational skills; a demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and to produce a range of publications of the highest quality, including opinion pieces, longer analytical articles, and monographs or books; ease in effectively articulating research concepts and recommendations through verbal and written communications in English; ability to actively take part in Washington foreign-policy debates and transatlantic discussions, through participation in workshops, conferences and meetings with the news media.
- Fellow is expected to be in residence and working full-time at Brookings during the Fellowship.

Application Information
The application deadline is June 30, 2010.

Applications should include:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications.
- A cover letter explaining the applicant's areas of expertise and qualifications for the fellowship.
- A short description of a potential research project the fellow would undertake while at Brookings.
- The names and contact information of two individuals who can speak to the applicant's professional qualifications for the fellowship.

Please send these materials by mail and email to:

Dr. Justin Vaïsse
Senior Fellow & Director of Research
Center on the US and Europe
The Brookings Institution
1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington D.C. 20036
jvaisse@brookings.edu