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Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 275 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.\nThe Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics provides unmatched thought leadership for the Washington policy community by examining China’s economy and its commercial relationship with the United States and the rest of the world. We go beyond the headlines to examine China’s macroeconomy, trends in industrial policy and specific high-tech sectors, its trade and investment, the energy transition, U.S.-China relations, and China’s role in global economic governance. Our analysis is shared with the policy community, business leaders, scholars, and the public through reports and commentaries, interactive digital content, and events. We generate new conversations among stakeholders in the United States, China, and other countries by convening discussions on the factors influencing their decisions.\nThe Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics is seeking two part-time paid research interns who can provide dedicated support for research and analysis, during the period from January to June 2027. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, professional, and have a strong interest in China’s economy, trade, industrial policy, and clean tech. The research intern supports the program's research agenda, publications, events, and promotional activities.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nSpecific tasks include:\nAssisting in collecting and organizing data including but not limited to macroeconomic, trade, and financial data for China and other economies.\nDrafting memos combining data and textual analysis to inform broader research projects.\nWriting event summaries.\nDrafting text and creating figures for program promotion, such as newsletters and social media content.\nProviding logistical and administrative support for projects and events.\nPerforming a variety of other duties as assigned.\nKNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: \nMust demonstrate academic or professional background in China’s economy, political economy, international trade and finance, and/or clean technology.\nMust be at least a current undergraduate senior. Current graduate students 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.\nMust be eligible to work in the United States.\nMust be able to work on-site and commit to 20 hours per week.\nMust have strong research, analysis, writing, and communication skills.\nMust have familiarity with Excel as well as data collection, cleaning, and visualization experience.\nMust have the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.\nMust have the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines.\nStrong Chinese language skills and experience in working with Chinese language sources are preferred though not required.\nData analysis and web scraping skills are a plus.\nHOW TO APPLY:\nApplications are due on Friday, November 6, and should be submitted through the CSIS Careers & Culture portal. The review process will continue until the position is filled. All applicants must submit the following documents, as a single PDF file under the \"Resume\" field: \nResume\nCover letter.\nA writing sample (max 5 pages) related to China’s economy, economic policy or international commercial relations.\nAcademic transcript (official or unofficial).\nContact info for 3 references (name, title, affiliation, email address, and phone number).\nSalary Range\n$18.40—$20.40 USD\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS\nThe 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. 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