Director, China Research Center — Geopolitics & Tech Policy

RAND · Washington, United States

RAND is seeking a Director of the China Research Center and Distinguished Tang Chair in China Research. The Director will oversee the center’s research agenda and staff while guiding policy-relevant analysis on China and AI for U.S. policymakers.

The role is a five-year term with potential extension and requires exceptional leadership and fundraising capabilities. The candidate will engage with senior government, military, and industry partners and align research with RAND’s mission of objective