UCLA Nazarian Center–CMED (Center for Middle East Development) Student Research Assistants have the unique opportunity to work directly with and support the MENA research of the UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center Director, Professor Steven E. Zipperstein, and Research Team Director Warren Fahmy. Research assignments will cover topics ranging from Israeli-Palestinian affairs, to current Middle East diplomacy efforts of countries such as Iran, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, to US policy toward the Middle East and the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Ability to attend bi-weekly meetings (5 meetings per academic quarter) and complete 4-6 hours of research per week
• Superior editing, writing, and research skills; prior research experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to deadlines
• Interest in the Middle East, US Foreign Policy, and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
• All majors accepted
• Must maintain above a cumulative 3.0 GPA

How to Apply:

Submit a resume, 2-3 paragraph cover letter, and writing sample to wfahmy@saonet.ucla.edu with the subject line "Research Team Application - Your Name." Applications are currently accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research, synthesize, and analyze information. Please mention language proficiency (especially written) in Arabic, Turkish, Hebrew, and/or Farsi, and if you are available for research team meetings every other Wednesday at 5pm. Specify whether you are applying for one quarter only or for the academic year. Those who can commit to more than one quarter will be given priority.