Research Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in international affairs or a related field, particularly with an emphasis on China studies.
• 3+ years’ experience working in China or on economic, commercial, and regulatory issues related to China.
• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Significant knowledge of current economic, technology, and national security issues affecting U.S. businesses in China.
• Ability to contribute content for nightly policy updates, research reports, and the website.
• Able to support missions, program development, speaker recruitment, communications, and research.
• Strong organization and detail oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience planning and managing events.
• Advanced MS Office and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in reading Chinese is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform research on emerging issues for American business interests in China.
• Coordinate with the China Center staff on quarterly research projects and deliverables.
• Oversee program and logistical coordination for meetings, events, and missions.
• Analyze China-focused legislative developments in Congress.
• Help manage revenues and expenses for events.
• Maintain database and marketing materials.
• Engage in targeted outreach and recruitment to expand China Center membership.
• Provide other operational and administrative support as assigned.

Benefits

• health care
• vision
• dental
• retirement
• paid leave