Graduate Assistantships: China Focus

The 2023-2024 China Focus graduate assistant will research and write about Chinese politics and international relations under their own byline. This research agenda will take place against the backdrop of unprecedented challenges in U.S.-China relations and China’s relationship with the Western world.

This position is suited for students seeking to build a portfolio in China-related policy writing and research. Graduate assistants are expected to have a passion for China-focused policy research, strong analytic and writing skills, and to take advantage of the creative freedom afforded by this position. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the Carter Center’s U.S.-China Perception Monitor and China-America Stories websites before applying.

Assignments for the graduate assistant include:

• Byweekly publication of articles on the U.S.-China Perception Monitor under your own byline. Articles will cover Chinese politics and foreign policy with a particular focus on Chinese public opinion of the United States, its allies, and partners.
• Support the China Focus’ original research on U.S.-China relations and Chinese public opinion.
• Monthly publication of a newsletter summarizing content published on the China Focus’ websites.
• Occasional Chinese-English translation of news articles and interviews on U.S.-China relations.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled graduate student who has completed at least two semesters of academic coursework in a master’s program in political science, international relations, area studies, communications, or journalism.
• A 20-hour-per-week commitment for a period of 9-12 months.
• Outstanding English-language reading and writing skills and beginner-to-intermediate Chinese-language reading and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write and research independently.

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in U.S.-China relations and Chinese foreign policy.
• Experience with public opinion research/strong editing skills.
• Fluency or working-level proficiency in the Chinese language are preferred, but not required.

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