Research Assistant, Asia Economics and Security

Role Summary • Research assistant supporting two senior fellows on Chinese macroeconomics, foreign policy, US-China competition, and Indo-Pacific security. Responsibilities • Conduct research, draft, edit, and help publish policy reports on Indo-Pacific economics and security. • Update the China Global Investment Tracker using Chinese-language data collection and analysis. • Coordinate public and private events, conferences, speaker invitations, schedules, and travel logistics. • Manage long-term project timelines and mentor department interns. Required Knowledge & Experience • Degree: Bachelor’s in East Asian studies, international relations, political science, history, public policy, or related field. • Languages: Working proficiency in Mandarin Chinese required. • Skills: Microsoft Excel required; economics coursework preferred. • Experience: 0–2 years full-time experience; prior internships preferred. Application Process • Submit resume, cover letter, transcripts, and a 500-word writing sample online.