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Intern - Freeman Chair in China Studies (Spring 2023)

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 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. 

The Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS is seeking a part-time or full-time intern who can provide dedicated support for research on China’s domestic political system and foreign policy during the period from January 9, 2023 to April 7th, 2023. The internship can be in-person or remote and will be paid.

Essential duties and responsibilities
Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following

  • Assisting in research, analysis, and writing for articles, event summaries, and other such projects as dictated by program needs
  • Reviewing translated documents for accuracy
  • Monitoring Chinese language media sources and reports
  • Providing logistical and administrative support for ongoing programs and projects
  • Performing a variety of other duties as assigned
  • Review Chinese-English translations for accuracy and precision

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 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

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://careers.csis.org/ by no later than November 14, 2022. All applicants must submit the following

  • A resume and cover letter in one PDF document.
  • A short (no more than 3 pages) and complete writing sample related to Chinese domestic politics or foreign policy.
  • 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.