Fellow or Senior Fellow - Freeman Chair in China Studies

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; 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, managing significant projects, and engaging with policymakers on critical issues related to China's political landscape. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in Chinese politics and international relations, with excellent analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic team committed to shaping public policy through rigorous analysis and innovative research. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful discussions and influence decision-making on global security and prosperity.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plan (403b)

Tuition assistance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Qualifications

• MA with 4+ years for Fellow, or MA/PhD with 6+ years for Senior Fellow.
• Expertise in Chinese politics, economics, and foreign policy.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Chinese Politics

International Relations

Data Analysis

Qualitative Research

Quantitative Research

Public Speaking

Writing and Editing

Communication Skills

Education

MA in Related Field

PhD in Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Fellow or Senior Fellow - Freeman Chair in China Studies

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Job Summary

At CSIS, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups.

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 about 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts addressing international security dynamics worldwide.

The Freeman Chair in China Studies is a leading source of insight and analysis on China’s evolving political system and the factors influencing its domestic policy and external actions. Our mission is to shape public policy debates by providing timely, objective analysis that challenges the status quo and informs policymakers, the public, and corporate leaders on key issues impacting China’s political trajectory. We are recruiting a Fellow or Senior Fellow to contribute substantively to the research agenda through writing, research, data analysis, and project development and management. Candidates should have a background in Chinese politics, international relations, and data analysis.

The salary range for a fellow is $70,000–$110,000; for a senior fellow, it is $110,000–$145,000.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and manage large-scale, multi-year research projects related to China’s political system.
• Create, write, and edit content for the Freeman Chair and external publications on international affairs, domestic politics, and current events concerning China.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research.
• Moderate public and private events related to the work of the Freeman Chair.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and interns.
• Engage in meetings with external partners.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience

• For a fellow, an MA in a related field and four years of relevant experience; for a senior fellow, an MA with six years of relevant experience or a Ph.D. in a related field.
• Expertise in Chinese domestic politics, economics, foreign policy, and international relations.
• Ability to conceptualize innovative research topics.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred.
• Capability to conduct primary source research in Chinese.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions

The physical demands are typical of an office environment. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. The work environment noise level is usually moderate.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Our Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Retirement plan (403b)
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Military leave, paid holidays, sick, and vacation leave

How to Apply

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