Associate

About CAPRI

The Center for Asia-Pacific Resilience and Innovation (CAPRI) is a nongovernmental, nonpartisan, international think tank. CAPRI’s mission is to enhance global resilience and promote innovative governance by drawing on the experiences of the Asia-Pacific region through comparative public policy research. Our interdisciplinary research at the intersection of health, economic growth, and environmental sustainability provides informed and insightful policy analysis to governments, leaders, media, and the public.

The Opportunity

We are looking for bilingual Associates to undertake high-quality, applied interdisciplinary policy research, manage projects, coordinate convening activities, and undertake administrative tasks as part of an international team of highly motivated and globally minded staff. Associates will participate in CAPRI’s research and engagement activities by collaboratively designing and implementing research projects with CAPRI staff as well as external partners. Working in both English and Chinese, Associates will also facilitate coordination with external partners worldwide on joint research and collaborative convening opportunities, contributing to the creative development and planning of CAPRI’s research and engagement activities. Operational, developmental, and administrative tasks will include coordinating speaker invitations, program notes, and logistics of CAPRI’s public and closed-door events, planning and executing internal meetings and events, and presenting CAPRI’s work to professionals in academia, industry, civil society, and government.

Required Qualifications

  • Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Mandarin Chinese
  • MA, PhD, or JD in a field relevant to CAPRI’s areas of focus, such as social science, public health, Asian studies, public policy, economics, international affairs, or environmental studies. Exceptionally qualified candidates with BAs will also be considered.
  • At least 2 years of full- or part-time experience in policy research, especially on the Asia Pacific
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a small, flat, start-up organizational structure
  • Creativity, flexibility, and a collaborative mindset
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in quantitative analysis

Location

On-site in Taipei

Salary

Competitive; determined in light of position-related experience, professional accomplishments, and education.

How to Apply

Please send the following materials to [email protected]:

  1. Your résumé/CV in both Chinese and English
  2. A brief statement of interest (either in Chinese or English)
  3. Contact information for two references
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