Careers

The Centre for Chinese Studies is a dedicated research institution that has a global outreach. The CCS recruits young, creative and dynamic graduates that have graduated with academic excellence from leading universities across the world. The Centre considers applications from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.

Permanent Careers

The CCS is a dynamic institution that is on the cutting edge of analysing China-African relations. Being the only such organization in sub-Saharan Africa offering expert knowledge on China’s deepening engagements with Africa, the Centre is continually evolving its research base. As a result, the Centre offers enthusiastic and innovative individuals seeking to expand and develop an expertise on China-African relations the opportunity to do so. Please consult our website for job opportunities as they emerge.

Internship Opportunities

The CCS periodically advertises internship opportunities to graduate students. Interns are involved with creating the CCS electronic briefings and publications, while also assisting CCS staff with desktop research, assistance with events planning and general administrative support amongst other duties. These internships provide students with excellent opportunities for personal learning and development, as well as exposure to research skills, team-work, and networking for individuals to develop their future careers. Internship opportunities will be advertised as they become available.


Visiting Research Scholars

The Centre for Chinese Studies Visiting Scholar Program brings a number of international scholars to the Centre every year. Scholars have the opportunity to spend up to one year conducting their own research in South Africa, whilst working side by side with established Fellows and contributing to the ideas and intellectual debate surrounding China’s engagement with Africa.  Generally, our Visiting Scholars are Masters or PhD students whose research falls within the Centre’s active programs.

The Program is provided in collaboration with the University of Stellenbosch, which provides access to the University library and its facilities. The Centre for Chinese Studies provides a desk, chair, computer access as well as individualized research assistance and support from Fellows.

In order to apply, please email a current resume, a brief statement of your research project including duration of stay, to Professor Scarlett Cornelissen at sc3@sun.ac.za.