Student Research Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

The appointees will have an ample opportunity to work under the supervision and guidance of scholars within the Centre on the professional policy research on political leadership and governance, including:

collect and analyse data

compile bibliographies and chronologies

write briefing memos and draft summary reports, abstracts, and analyses of books and articles

prepare notes on meetings and conferences

create and maintain spreadsheets and databases

copy-edit scholars’ articles, monographs, papers, and books for clarity of language, accuracy, grammar and spelling

create, update and confirm footnotes, provide fact-checking, editing, and proofreading

assist scholars in drafting remarks, articles, and presentations, including the development and formatting of PowerPoint presentations

provide proactive support on event organization, scheduling, logistics, and administrative tasks for the day-to-day operation of the Centre and for certain Centre events

Requirements

undergraduate or graduate students in political science, international affairs, economics, or related disciplines

a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Mandarin)

a good understanding of Chinese politics, economy, society, China-US relations, and broader international affairs

good writing and editing skills for English and Chinese academic texts

good skills in drafting event materials, such as announcements, invitations, and reports

effective use of the Internet and proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel) is essential, and familiarity with additional data analytics tools is preferred.

excellent organizational and communication skills with a high level of attention to detail

ability to work with minimal supervision, multi-task, prioritise and complete tasks in a timely manner

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary part-time basis, or full-time basis during the summer months (June 1 – August 31, 2025), with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

截止日期：April 5, 2025