Fellow or Senior Fellow - Freeman Chair in China Studies

Center For Strategic And International Studies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fellow or Senior Fellow for the Freeman Chair in China Studies. This role involves conducting in-depth research and analysis on China's political landscape and contributing to the public policy debate. The successful candidate will lead major research projects, engage with external partners, and mentor junior staff. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence policy discussions on critical issues affecting China and the global community. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing valuable insights and shaping the future of international relations.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Military Leave

12 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• MA or Ph.D. in a related field with relevant experience required.
• Expertise in Chinese politics and international relations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale research projects on China's political system.
• Write and edit content for publications on international affairs.

Skills

Research and Data Analysis

Writing and Editing

Communication Skills

Public Speaking

Quantitative Analysis

Qualitative Analysis

Mandarin Proficiency

Education

MA in related field

Ph.D. in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Fellow or Senior Fellow - Freeman Chair in China Studies

Research Programs & Projects

Washington, DC

ID: 1630-233

Full-Time/Regular

JOB SUMMARY:

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

The Freeman Chair in China Studies is a leading source of insight and analysis on China’s evolving political system and the dynamics that impact its domestic policy agenda and external behavior. Our mission is to shape the public policy debate by providing timely and objective analysis that challenges the status quo and informs policymakers, the public, and corporate executives on the most important issues impacting China’s political trajectory. The Freeman Chair is recruiting a Fellow or Senior Fellow who will make substantive contributions to the research agenda of the Program, through writing, research, data/trend analysis, and project development and management. Qualified candidates must possess a background in Chinese politics, international relations, and data analysis.

The salary band for a fellow is $70,000-$110,000; the salary band for a senior fellow is $110,000 to $145,000.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and manage large-scale and multi-year research projects relating to China’s political system;
2. Conceive, write and edit content for the Freeman Chair and leading outside publications in the field international affairs, domestic politics, and current events relating to China.
3. Conduct qualitative and quantitative research;
4. Moderate public and private events related to the work of the Freeman Chair;
5. Supervise and mentor junior staff and interns;
6. Conduct and participate in meetings with external partners.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

1. For a fellow, an MA in a related field and four years of relevant experience; for a senior fellow, an MA in a related field with six years of relevant experience or a Ph.D. in a related field;
2. Demonstrated expertise on issues concerning Chinese domestic politics and economics, foreign policy, and international relations;
3. Capacity to conceptualize innovative and cutting-edge research topics;
4. Demonstrated history of superb writing and editing skills;
5. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities;
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
7. Strong public speaking and external communication capabilities;
8. Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis;
9. Proficiency in Mandarin preferred;
10. Superior ability to conduct research in Chinese using primary source documents;
11. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

OUR BENEFITS

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 403(b) for retirement planning
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Military Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Sick leave
• Vacation leave

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit a résumé, cover letter, and brief 2-3 page writing sample at https://careers.csis.org.