We are expanding our scitech and innovation portfolio and are seeking another full or part-time analyst. This position is well-suited to candidates with strong interest in gaining deeper insight on China’s high-tech industries, from upstream scientific research & technological development to downstream industrial application. Strong research skills, attention to detail and ability to draft in clear English are required to map out policy updates.

The science, technology and innovation portfolio closely monitors and maps the changing industrial landscape as China climbs the value chain, upgrading its old industries and moving, often ahead of the rest of the world, into new ones. The portfolio tracks policy changes, industry dynamics and the business environment for both domestic and foreign investment.

Topics the portfolio watches closely include, but are not limited to: Made in China 2025 and industrial policy; artificial intelligence, big data, ICTs, biopharmaceutics, green technology, new energy vehicles and autonomous cars; technology transfer and intellectual property rights; cybersecurity and privacy policy; competition law; state research funding and national R&D priorities; local innovation systems, innovation centres, development zones and science parks; skilled labour policy.

Duties

• Analyse policy movement across science and innovation sector
• Summarise and translate policy-relevant articles from chinese to english
• Draft analysis and present findings
• Develop people and agency profiles
• Assist research managers with portfolio tasks
• Keep abreast of domestic debates, events, trends, and key actors or agencies

Knowledge And Skills

• Native-level Chinese and professional standard English
• Knowledge of China’s industrial sectors and policy environment; previous work experience in above-mentioned sectors is prefered
• Outstanding academic achievement at Bachelors and/or Masters level
• Eye for detail and clear communicator; quantitative skills an advantage
• Curiosity-driven and eager to learn
• Ability to deliver work to tight deadlines; flexible and able to take initiative

Minimum English Language Requirements

TOEFL 25 writing, overall score 105+; IELTS 7.0 writing, overall score 7.5+

Apply at: https://policycn.com/careers/