Fellow, Center for China Analysis — New York

Title: Fellow

Location: New York

Department: Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis

Reports to: Co-Founder and Managing Director

Type: Full-Time, Temporary, Grant-funded with an estimated end date of June 30, 2028

Schedule: 40 hours/week

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000, Benefits Eligible

About the Center for China Analysis

The Center for China Analysis (CCA) is part of the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI), a think- and do- tank with a policy-solving mandate that tackles major policy challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific in security and diplomacy; trade, investment, and innovation; climate and energy; and society, technology, and public health.

Established in 2022, CCA is committed to decoding China's complexities with an "inside-out" approach by offering evidence-based, independent, and policy-relevant analyses with a balanced, holistic, and human-centered focus, covering Chinese domestic politics; economy and technology; foreign policy and national security; climate, energy and the environment; society, public health, and education.

Summary

CCA is looking for a Fellow for a full-time position. The Fellow will report to and work closely with the CCA Co-Founder and Managing Director.

Responsibilities

Management:

• Build, lead, and direct a team focused on tracking and analyzing relevant economic, geopolitical, and policy developments in China-Southeast Asia relations.
• Contribute to center wide initiatives and strategic thinking, and engage in the design, goal setting, and implementation of policy projects with a Southeast Asia focus.
• Develop and implement strategies to engage local, regional, and global audiences to ensure effective publicization and impact of the program’s work.
• Liaise and coordinate with other CCA senior fellows, fellows, and affiliated researchers across CCA’s five pillars as well as colleagues across ASPI and the Asia Society.
• Cultivate emerging researchers on China–Southeast Asia relations.

Product development:

• Write and produce analytical reports, articles, and innovative products, building a sustained pipeline of research and commentary on China–Southeast Asia relations for policymakers and strategic audiences.
• Initiate, develop, and produce other public-facing products on China-Southeast Asia engagement, including long-form analysis, commentary series, interactive websites, video series, and newsletters.
• Conceive, organize, and convene high-level convenings, including an annual China–Southeast Asia forum in the region bringing together policymakers, business leaders, and scholars, alongside panels, briefings, and discussions.
• Partner with regional and global institutions on joint projects, publications, and data-driven initiatives.
• Undertake media interviews and publish op-eds in prominent national, regional, and international news publications.

Fundraising:

• Work with fundraising team to cultivate new and existing donors, write concept notes for potential projects, explore new fundraising possibilities and secure new funding for the program’s products and projects.
• Leverage, expand and engage CCA’s expert networks both for fundraising purposes but also to promote the work of the program and CCA as a whole.
• Build and strengthen institutional networks and relationships with other stakeholders, individuals and organizations that work on China-Southeast Asia relations
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Public Policy, International Relations, Economics, or related field required.
• At least 7-9 years of progressively responsible experience across policy research, international development, and/or consulting.
• Substantive expertise in areas relevant to China–Southeast Asia relations, such as trade and investment, security and geopolitics, energy transition and sustainability, and industrial upgrading and supply chains.
• Demonstrated ability to generate timely, policy-relevant analysis and to translate research into products that inform decision makers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Southeast Asian country contexts, with experience engaging local networks and stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a track record of publishing in recognized outlets and presenting to diverse audiences.
• Ability to convene stakeholders and work across academia, think tanks, international organizations, and the private sector to deliver actionable policy analysis.
• Experience in program design, fundraising, and organizational management, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Capacity to build trust and convene diverse perspectives across China, Southeast Asia, and the international community in a neutral, policy-focused setting.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin required; knowledge of a Southeast Asian language strongly preferred.
• Motivated, responsible, and collaborative team player with capacity to build and lead new initiatives.

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please email an application to: [email protected]

An application must include:

• Resume (1-page)
• Cover letter (1-page)
• Subject line: CCA Fellow 2025

Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your submission as received unless your email is bounced back.

Asia Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.