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JOB SUMMARY:

The Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS is seeking several part-time or full-time interns who can provide dedicated support for research on China’s domestic political system and foreign policy during the period from September 7, 2020 to December 14, 2020. This position is unpaid.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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

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.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply at https://csiscareers.silkroad.com by no later than July 24, 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.