Title: Policy Research Intern
Location: Beijing, China
Duration: 6 months with possibility of renewal
About Springer Nature
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Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting research and keep abreast of the latest developments and trends in China’s S&T, economic and legislative landscape, especially with relevance to the publishing industry.
- Analyze and make evidence-based predictions on the implications of changes and new developments, including new technologies and social trends.
- Synthesize complex information into accessible, clear, and concise summaries for internal communication. Support the preparation and polish of reports, presentations, or whitepapers according to assignments and instructions.
- Support the planning and execution of survey-type projects and engage with the community, experts, or stakeholders to gather insights and perspectives.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree in a relevant field, such as but not limited to Library and Information Science, Economics, International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy.
- Knowledge or keen interest in academic publishing and global S&T, economic and geopolitical landscape.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to critically evaluate information from diverse sources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese, with a keen attention to detail.
- Skillful in data processing and presentation applications such as Microsoft suites.
- Ability to work semi-independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and self-motivated attitude.
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Library and Information Science, Economics, International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field.
- Knowledge or keen interest in academic publishing and global science, technology, economic, and geopolitical trends.
- Strong research and analytical skills with ability to critically evaluate diverse sources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese, with attention to detail.
- Skillful in data processing and presentation applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Ability to work semi-independently and collaboratively, proactive and self-motivated.
What We Do
Research and learning are the cornerstones of progress, which is why we open doors to discovery for our communities, enabling millions of researchers, clinicians, educators and other professionals to access, trust and make sense of the latest insights. Springer Nature is an ambitious and dynamic organisation. For over 180 years our imprints, books, journals, platforms, and technology solutions have been a trusted source of knowledge to our communities. Today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood, and used, ensuring that the world continues to make progress, improving and enriching lives and helping to protect our planet for future generations. Global key facts: Established for over 180 years Nearly 10,000 colleagues 200 offices in 45 countries on all continents World’s largest academic book publisher Publisher of Nature, the world’s most influential journal First company to publish more than 1 million Open Access articles Key brands and imprints: Springer Nature is home to some of the best-known names in research, health, educational and professional publishing. Every day, around the globe, our brands reach millions of people. Nature Springer BMC Palgrave Macmillan Apress Macmillan Education Scientific American Springer Healthcare Springer Medizin Research Square J.B. Metzler BSL Adis
