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Zelong Zhou

Colchester,GB

Summary

A skilled analyst with expertise in Chinese politics and foreign policy analysis, complemented by strong quantitative and qualitative analysis capabilities. Proficient in curriculum design, data analysis, and report generation, with a proven ability to design effective interviews and employ advanced communication and networking skills. Native Mandarin Chinese speaker with proficient English language skills, demonstrating rapid learning capabilities. Career goals include leveraging analytical skills to contribute to impactful policy development.

Work history

Assistant Lecturer

University of Essex
Colchester, Essex
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Teaching seminar classes on International Relations: Theories and Approaches (undergraduate) at the Department of Government.
  • Enhanced student engagement by creating interactive learning environments.
  • Graded assignments, providing constructive feedback to students.
  • Offered office hours for one-on-one tutoring and mentoring sessions.

Education

PhD - Government

University of Essex
Colchester, Essex
04.2023 -

Master of Science - China and Globalisation

King's College London
London
09.2021 - 09.2022

Master of Arts - Research Methods in Politics, International Relations and Security

Durham University
Durham
09.2019 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Engineering - Construction Management

Chongqing University
Chongqing
09.2015 - 06.2019

Skills

  • Expertise in Chinese politics
  • Quantitative statistics analysis
  • Qualitative analysis
  • Foreign policy analysis
  • Curriculum design
  • Data analysis and report generation
  • Interview design and tactics
  • Communication and networking
  • Rapid learning capabilities
  • Language: English (proficient), Mandarin Chinese (Native)

Professional Training

  • Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis: Quantitative Data Analysis and Statistical Graphics with R, 07/2023-08/2023
  • Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis: Qualitative Data Analysis, 07/2024-08/2024
  • University of Essex Proficio Course: NVivo for Windows, 10/2024
  • University of Essex Proficio Course: Analysing Qualitative Data Using MAXQDA, 01/2025
  • Whitehall Policy School: Young People in English Coastal Towns OIT Policy School, London, 05/2025
  • Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis: Qualitative Interviewing, 07/2025

Timeline

Assistant Lecturer

University of Essex
10.2023 - 12.2023

PhD - Government

University of Essex
04.2023 -

Master of Science - China and Globalisation

King's College London
09.2021 - 09.2022

Master of Arts - Research Methods in Politics, International Relations and Security

Durham University
09.2019 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Engineering - Construction Management

Chongqing University
09.2015 - 06.2019
Zelong Zhou