The Jamestown Foundation seeks a China Studies Fellow to research, write, and analyze China-related security, influence operations, and technology transfer developments that are critical to the United States and its allies. The China Studies Fellow will be an integral part of Jamestown’s China team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work with China Brief’s editor to research, write, and analyze trends critical to the United States and its allies.
Conduct independent research projects, independently managing data collection, entry, analysis, and writing processes.
Contribute to Jamestown publications through research, writing, and editing, including the biweekly China Brief. Edit and proofread China Brief articles from other contributors to ensure quality and accuracy.
Construct and maintain a repository of relevant print and digital media, as well as research files, that contributes to Jamestown’s China work.
Collaborate with other Jamestown staff to organize events, expand the Foundation’s social media outreach, write grant proposals, and conduct miscellaneous administrative tasks.
Assist Jamestown’s President in developing and managing additional China research programs, including identifying new opportunities for the Foundation to research and analyze China-related issues.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Public Administration, International Relations, or a closely related field.
Five or more years conducting political research, foreign policy analysis, international affairs research, or related analytical work.
Demonstrated understanding of China’s political system and influence operations.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Washington, DC with a hybrid work schedule that is to be determined on an individual basis. Candidates must be able to routinely work at Jamestown’s Washington, DC-based office.

To apply, please submit your résumé and a cover letter explaining your skills and qualifications to pubs@jamestown.org.

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