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.

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Develop and manage large-scale and multi-year research projects relating to China’s political system; • 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. • Conduct qualitative and quantitative research; • Moderate public and private events related to the work of the Freeman Chair; • Manage and supervise junior staff and interns; • Conduct and participate in meetings with external partners.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• MA in a related field with a minimum of 6 years of experience or a PhD in a related field; • Demonstrated expertise on issues concerning Chinese domestic politics and economics, foreign policy, and international relations; • Capacity to conceptualize innovative and cutting-edge research topics; • Demonstrated history of superb writing and editing skills; • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities; • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; • Strong public speaking and external communication capabilities; • Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis; • Superior ability to conduct research in primary source documents; • 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.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY:

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

Required Skills Required Experience