The Social Scientist is responsible for conducting interdisciplinary research and analytical studies concerning social systems, public institutions, legal frameworks, and socio-economic developments in both the United States and China. The position requires advanced expertise in sociology and related social science disciplines, including economics, political science, law, public policy, anthropology, psychology, ethics, and history.

The primary duties include investigating and evaluating contemporary social issues, institutional governance structures, public policy developments, intellectual property systems, and comparative legal and social institutions. The Social Scientist applies multidisciplinary analytical methods to examine complex social phenomena and assess their impact on governmental, legal, economic, and cultural systems.

Specific research responsibilities include:

  • Conducting comparative studies of legal, political, and institutional systems between China and the United States;
  • Researching intellectual property policies, regulatory environments, and institutional governance mechanisms;
  • Analyzing issues related to social stratification, demographic change, social mobility, and economic transformation;
  • Studying public governance, social policy, administrative systems, and organizational structures;
  • Examining cross-cultural development, international social trends, and comparative social behavior;
  • Investigating topics related to law, ethics, education, family systems, urban and rural development, and social psychology;
  • Preparing analytical reports, policy studies, educational materials, and academic publications based on research findings.

The position also requires the design and implementation of qualitative and quantitative social science research methodologies. The Social Scientist collects, organizes, interprets, and evaluates data using recognized academic research methods, including:

  • Observation methods, including participatory and non-participatory observation of social behavior and institutional operations;
  • Structured and semi-structured interviews with individuals, organizations, and subject matter experts;
  • Questionnaire and survey research for quantitative data collection and statistical analysis;
  • Literature review and archival research involving academic publications, legal materials, historical records, and government documents;
  • Case study analysis of representative institutions, organizations, communities, and policy developments;
  • Comparative and historical research examining institutional evolution and social change across different societies and historical periods;
  • Statistical and data analysis to identify social trends, institutional patterns, and policy implications.

In addition, the Social Scientist is expected to conduct independent research, contribute to policy-oriented and educational initiatives, collaborate on interdisciplinary projects, and provide professional expertise in the analysis of social, legal, and institutional issues relevant to the Institute’s research mission.