We seek a Research Assistant, reporting to the Director of the Partnerships in Proliferation Prevention (PPP) Program, to support a variety of projects empowering those who keep the worst weapons out of the worst hands.

Reporting to the Vice President of External Affairs, this position is a critical member of the Stimson Center team with a primary focus on helping the organization to build and maintain a diverse organizational and programmatic funding base.

About us: Sinification is a non-profit organisation that tracks, translates and analyses key debates shaping thought and policy in China. Contract: Initial 12-month fixed-term; extension possible, funding-dependent. Hours: Full-time or part-time (pro-rata) Location: Remote (UK-compatible time zones preferred: e.g. Europe, US East Coast) Salary: £35,000–£55,000 FTE (dependent on experience) Reporting to: Executive Director Purpose of the role: Deliver high-quality research, analytical and editorial output on China. The role expands the charity’s capacity across analysis, translation/curation and public engagement. Key responsibilities: - Produce rigorous analysis (reports, briefings and short commentaries) with clear takeaways and high editorial standards. - Research, curate and digest long-form international sources into concise, audience-ready summaries with a clear “so what”. - Work with Chinese-language primary sources and employ open-source research methods - Commission, brief and line-edit external translators/contributors; manage light contracts and deadlines. - Produce rapid reads within 24–72 hours when news warrants. - Engage publicly: brief journalists, present at events, appear on podcasts and liaise professionally with stakeholders. - Conduct interviews and contribute to editorial planning. Required qualifications & experience: - Education: MA or higher in a relevant China-focused field (e.g., economics, international relations, political science, sociology, public policy or China studies). - Experience: 2+ years’ professional research/analysis focused on China. - China experience: Experience of living in China. - Writing: Track record of sharp, analytical writing on China’s geopolitical, economic, technological, political and/or societal conditions. - Language: Exceptional command of written and spoken English; Proficiency in Mandarin; ability to translate and summarise complex policy/academic texts. - Editing: Strong line-editing, headline crafting and newsletter formatting skills, including rigorous fact-checking and source verification. - Editorial Curation: Ability to turn long-form material into concise, insightful outputs. - Public engagement: Strong public-speaking skills Desirable: - Topical depth: Experience with BRI/BRICS/SCO and China’s engagement with the Global South. - Events: Experience organising and attending high-level events and/or track-2 dialogues. - Policy engagement: Experience briefing and advising policymakers and diplomats. - Visualisation: Ability to produce clear and accurate charts. - Quantitative literacy: Comfortable analysing survey and other structured datasets (weighting, cross-tabs, basic regression) using Stata, R, or Python (or equivalent). - Survey methods: Experience with questionnaire design, sampling and data cleaning; familiarity with major China-related survey sources is a plus. - Partnerships: Experience with fundraising and building relationships with philanthropic funders. How to apply: Please submit the following by 5 October 2025: - CV - Short cover letter (maximum one page) - One sample of analytical writing (preferably focused on China) We are committed to equal opportunities and will provide reasonable adjustments on request. A brief written exercise may be part of the selection process before the interview stage. Freelance work / Internships: We also welcome expressions of interest for project-based freelance work (flexible commitment) and paid internships. If applying for these, please note this in your email subject line.

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The Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, a full member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), is seeking applicants for two tenure-track assistant professor positions. The position will be housed in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The start date is August 2026. A Ph.D. is required, although ABD candidates will also be considered. Applicants must demonstrate effectiveness in both research and teaching, as well as show potential for securing external funding. All specialization areas will be considered, and we encourage submissions from applicants whose research engages with emerging technologies in criminal justice (e.g., artificial intelligence, cybercrime, predictive policing) or focuses on crime, justice, and punishment in international or transnational contexts (e.g., human trafficking, comparative policing, terrorism and counterterrorism, transnational drug cartels). The responsibilities include engaging in research publications, writing grant proposals, teaching a 2/2 load, and mentoring and supervising doctoral students. Salary is nationally competitive and commensurate with experience. The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice currently has 17 full-time faculty members, enrolls about 2,000 majors, and offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Crime Science and Criminal Justice, a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in International Crime and Justice. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 535921 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a (1) letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) the names, titles, and email addresses of three references. Individuals identified as references will be contacted directly by FIU. Candidates should upload all application materials as individual attachments. Review of applications will begin on October 19th, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled. If you have any questions, please contact Professor Stephen Pires, Search Committee Chair, at sfpires@fiu.edu.