Deadline: Rolling

Position: Research Associate (Chinese Politics)
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time, Benefits Eligible
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: United States (Remote)
Department: Center for China Analysis (Chinese Politics pillar)
Reports to: Fellow, Chinese Politics
Start Date: August 2024 (some flexibility)
Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000

Position Summary

Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis (“CCA”) is seeking an exceptional researcher with a demonstrated interest in Chinese politics and/or Chinese policymaking to serve as a full-time Research Associate in their Chinese Politics pillar.

The Research Associate will join a large and growing team of experts in the CCA, which aims to unravel China’s complexities to deliver independent policy-relevant analysis on domestic politics; economy and technology; foreign policy and national security; climate, energy, and environment; and society, culture, and public health.

This position is remote, but a successful applicant based in New York or Washington DC will have the opportunity to participate in events and office life.

Responsibilities

The Research Associate will:

• Provide expert research and analysis on elite politics and policy developments in China, primarily using Chinese language sources.
• Collect and analyze data on Chinese elite politics, political institutions, and policy activity for CCA’s flagship “Decoding Chinese Politics” product.
• Develop promotional content and strategies to expand the reach of Decoding Chinese Politics and other projects related to the Chinese Politics pillar.
• Monitor, collect, and analyze Chinese language reports on politics, political economy, and foreign policy for the CCA’s “Chinese Politics Monthly” report.
• Organize occasional public events and closed-door roundtables related to the work and goals of the Chinese Politics pillar.
• Write and edit articles related to Chinese politics on the CCA website.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as political science, public policy, international relations, or China studies. A master’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in some aspect of Chinese politics, preferably with research experience on elite politics and the Communist Party.
• Advanced or native ability in Chinese, especially in reading and translation.
• Advanced or native ability in English, especially in writing and speaking.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a team.
• Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel.

Compensation

Salary Range: $50,000 – $55,000 (plus benefits)

Compensation in this range is determined by skills, experience, and organizational equity.

Asia Society offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage; considerable paid holidays; self-development Summer Fridays between July 4th and Labor Day; self-development tuition reimbursement; and a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contributions after one year of service (1,000 hours). 

For more details, please visit: www.asiasociety.org/node/28735/benefits-summary.  

About Asia Society

The Asia Society, founded by John D. Rockefeller the 3rd in 1956, is a global non-profit dedicated to identifying future pathways for Asia and the world which enhance peace, prosperity, freedom, equality, and sustainability. Headquartered in New York City, with 15 centers located in Asia, Europe, and the U.S., the Asia Society has a dynamic and impressive board of trustees of more than 70 international leaders representing thought leadership in policy, the arts, education as well as in governance and philanthropy.

Asia Society is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and empowering workplace. They believe that engaging staff, interns, and volunteers with diverse backgrounds enables them to better realize their mission of navigating shared futures.

Asia Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

For more information about this position and how to apply, visit the Asia Society website.

To be considered for this role, please email an application to: aspijobs@asiasociety.org.

An application must include:

• Resume (1-page)
• Cover letter (1-page)
• Work sample on Chinese politics (must be in English and preferably shorter than an academic thesis; e.g., op-ed, research article, book review, data analysis).
• Email subject line: Application for CCA Research Associate (Chinese Politics)