China Research Intern PT – Defense (Hybrid)

BluePath Labs • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration. We are actively seeking a China Research Intern to support open-source research and translation products relating to China's military, defense industrial base, technological development, and foreign policy. China Research Interns at BluePath contribute to our research and translation work at all stages, including by performing administrative tasks, gathering data, conducting open-source research and analysis, editing reports, proofreading translations, generating data visualizations, and testing software tools. The role is primarily remote, but with a strong preference for candidates local to the DC area so they can join occasional in-person meetings and use equipment at our offices in Georgetown if needed.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's Degree
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master's or PhD program
• Strong, near-native Chinese reading skills
• Ability to work 15-25 hours per week on a flexible schedule
• Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Chinese-to-English translation experience
• A record of publications related to China, especially related to defense and technology
• Familiarity with Python and/or command line-based tools
• Interest in data science and visualization
• Time spent living in China

Responsibilities

• Open-source research
• Translation work
• Any other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• employer-sponsored healthcare plan
• lifestyle & wellness reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• tuition assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees