Intern - Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics (Summer 2026) at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Analysis, Writing, Data Collection, Data Organization, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Excel, Data Cleaning, Data Visualization, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Independent Work, Teamwork, Priority Management, Chinese Language

Industry

Think Tanks

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe. The 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 examine trends in Chinese industrial policy, its overall economic performance, and developments in key sectors, its financial sector, international trade and supply chains, and the political economy of clean-tech and climate governance. Our analysis is shared with the policy community, business leaders, scholars, and the public through reports, commentaries, interactive digital content, events, and briefings. The 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 mid-May 2026 to early September 2026. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, professional, and have a strong interest in Chinese politics and economics, and industrial policy. The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($18.00/hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.00/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $20.00/hour for hires with a master’s degree). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential functions include but are not limited to the following: • Collecting data on industrial policy, including firm-level data and government budgets in China and other economies. • Conducting research on industrial policy-related literature and news in China and other economies. • Assist in collecting and organizing data including but not limited to macroeconomic, trade, and financial data for China and other major economies. • Assisting in qualitative and quantitative research, analysis, and writing for publications. • Writing event summaries. • Providing logistical and administrative support for projects and events. • Drafting communications materials for program promotion, such as newsletters and social media content. • Performing a variety of other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: • Must 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. • Must be eligible to work in the United States. • Must be able to be on-site. • Must be able to commit to 20 hours per week. • Must have strong research, analysis, and writing skills. • Must have familiarity with Excel as well as data collection, cleaning, and visualization experience. • Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Must have the ability to work well independently and as part of a team. • Must have the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines. • Must demonstrate academic or professional background in China’s political economy, international trade and finance, macroeconomy or technology. • Data analysis and web scraping skills are a plus. • The Trustee Chair is seeking to hire at least one intern with strong Chinese-language skills, the second intern will ideally have strong skills in collecting and analyzing data. Lack of Chinese-language skills is not disqualifying for applicants with other relevant experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS: The 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer. HOW TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. All applicants must submit the following documents. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Not submitting all the documents listed below will result in the application not being reviewed. Please submit the following documents in one unified PDF file. 1. Resume. 2. Cover letter. 3. A writing sample (no more than 5 pages). Related to China’s economy, politics, or industrial policy anywhere in the world. 4. Academic transcript (official or unofficial). 5. Contact info for 3 references (name, title, affiliation, email address, and phone number).

Responsibilities

Essential duties involve dedicated support for research and analysis, including collecting and organizing macroeconomic, trade, and financial data related to Chinese industrial policy and economics. Interns will also assist with writing publications, drafting communications materials, and providing logistical support for projects and events.