Fellow or Senior Fellow - Freeman Chair in China Studies

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc.; 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 to contribute to impactful research on China's political landscape. This role involves developing large-scale projects, conducting in-depth qualitative and quantitative analyses, and producing high-quality written content for influential publications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Chinese politics and international relations, with exceptional writing and communication skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping policy debates and informing decision-makers on critical issues. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital area of global affairs.

Qualifications

• MA or Ph.D. in a related field with relevant experience in Chinese politics.
• Demonstrated expertise in international relations and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage large-scale research projects on China's political system.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and write for publications.

Skills

Research and data analysis

Writing and editing

Public speaking

Communication skills

Project management

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Mandarin proficiency

Education

MA in a related field

Ph.D. in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

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 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

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

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 of 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.

How to apply

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

CSIS is a bipartisan, nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Center’s 220 full-time staff and large network of affiliated scholars conduct research and analysis and develop policy initiatives that look to the future and anticipate change.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class.