ABOUT THE POSITION
The Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS is seeking one full-time intern who can provide dedicated support for research on China’s domestic political system and foreign policy during the period from January 11, 2021 to April 16, 2021. This internship is remote and paid.
The Freeman Chair 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 work focuses on five key areas leadership politics, policy- and decision-making, Party-state governance, political discourse and the role of ideology, and sources of political stability and risk. An ideal candidate will have substantive knowledge on contemporary Chinese politics and economics, and familiarity with how to find and analyze primary Chinese documents. Because of the fast-paced work environment, interns should be motivated self-starters that are able to engage in a wide variety of analytic and logistical tasks. Responsibilities include
• Assisting in research, analysis, and writing for articles, event summaries, and other such projects as dictated by program needs
• Monitoring Chinese language media sources and reports
• Providing logistical and administrative support for ongoing programs and projects
• Assisting in event planning and staffing
• Performing a variety of other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Current undergraduate seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates. Applicants currently enrolled in or those that have recently completed a master’s degree are preferred.
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must have superior research, analysis, and writing skills
• Must demonstrate academic/professional background in Chinese domestic politics
• Must have advanced Chinese language reading and research skills
• Must have superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Prior working or study experience in China is preferred
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply at https://careers.csis.org/ by no later than December 7, 2020. All applicants must submit the following
1. A resume and cover letter in one PDF document.
2. A short (no more than 3 pages) and complete writing sample related to Chinese domestic politics or foreign policy.
3. A list of 2 references (including reference’s name, title, affiliation, email address, and phone number).
Should you have any inquiries about the positions, please email lmaranto@csis.org.
