China Research Intern PT – Remote/Hybrid, DC
Location: Remote in Washington, DC Area
About the role
BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services, including business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration. We are seeking a China Research Intern to support open-source research and translation products relating to China's military, defense industrial base, technological development, and foreign policy.
The role is primarily remote, with a strong preference for candidates local to the DC area so they can join occasional in-person meetings and use equipment at our offices in Georgetown if needed.
Responsibilities
- Open-source research
- Translation work
- Any other tasks as assigned
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor's Degree
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master's or PhD program
- Strong, near-native Chinese reading skills
- Ability to work 15-25 hours per week on a flexible schedule
- Ability to work independently
Qualifications
- Chinese-to-English translation experience
- A record of publications related to China, especially related to defense and technology
- Familiarity with Python and/or command line-based tools
- Interest in data science and visualization
- Time spent living in China
Pay
$15-25/hourly
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored healthcare plan
- Lifestyle & wellness reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tuition assistance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off for vacation/sick leave, plus 12 holidays per calendar year
About BluePath
BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. We are dedicated to surpassing client expectations by living our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. Our extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. We work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions.
Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.