BFI-China is seeking highly accomplished, early career researchers as a postdoctoral scholar. The position begins during the summer of 2025 and will be either a one- or two-year term of employment. Drawing on the rich intellectual history of Chicago Economics, BFI is an international destination for intellectual exchange on economic analysis and policy. The Institute nurtures connections and fosters new collaboration between economic scholars at Chicago and leading economists from around the world. Through its outreach programs, BFI enhances and deepens the impact that economic research at Chicago has on public policy and on the broader public debate on important economic and social issues. BFI-China research fellows will pursue research on leading edge themes in the study of economics. The specific area of study will reflect the research interests of the candidate. As an integral part of the Institute’s research activities, the candidate will be invited to organize academic conferences, host acclaimed scholars, and engage with the rich intellectual life of the University of Chicago. BFI-China research fellows spend one year as an integral part of the BFI’s research activities, June/July 2025 through June/July 2026, free from teaching requirements. They are free to pursue their own research and are invited to take advantage of the resources available at the BFI for organizing conferences, hosting visitors, and engaging with the rich intellectual life of the University of Chicago. While visiting Chicago, they are part of BFI’s China’s afternoon seminar series, which meets quarterly.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on topics related to the Chinese economy
- Participate in the BFI-China quarterly afternoon workshops
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.
Work Experience:
- Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Application Documents:
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover letter
- Academic writing sample
- Two letters of reference
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