China International/Defense Senior Researcher - Tenders Global

China International/Defense Senior Researcher

RAND Corporation

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Position description

RAND seeks an international/defense researcher with deep expertise on China. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive research and analysis on China’s economy, its economic policies, and its implications on global economic trends. This role requires a deep understanding of China’s economic structure, business environment, industrial base, and policy-making process.

 

 

Qualifications

We are interested in strong applicants with a demonstrated track record of conducting in-depth and methodologically rigorous research and analysis on China’s economic policies, trends, and issues. The ideal candidate is also experienced in developing models to predict future economic scenarios and trends in China.

 

RAND is also interested in applicants with innovative methodological approaches to research.

 

All research positions at RAND require excellent analytic skills; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing; the ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team; and a strong commitment to RAND’s core values of quality and objectivity.

 

 

Education Requirements

  • Ph.D. with 7 years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 10 years of experience; or a Bachelor’s degree with 15 years of experience, in international relations, political science, public policy or a related discipline.

  • Demonstrated research skills and a strong interest in empirical analyses related to public policy.

 

 

Experience

Applicants must have at least 7 years experience with a Ph.D., or 10 years of experience with a Masters degree, or 15 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree. The experience must be in research as described above and in an academic or non-academic research setting.

 

Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, both written and spoken, is highly desirable.

 

 

Security Clearance

A security clearance may be required for some projects; U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

 

 

Writing Sample Required

Two writing samples are required for this position. Pieces that show rigorous use of evidence and logic which are either solo or lead authored are preferred.

 

 

Location

Washington, DC; Santa Monica, CA; Pittsburgh, PA

 

 

Salary Range: $152,700 – $262,500

 

Hiring ranges for Economists, Management Scientists and Physician Researchers are slightly higher than the ranges shown.

 

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