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ACADEMIC RESEARCHER or SENIOR ACADEMIC RESEARCHER, Global China Initiative
Inside Higher Ed, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
ACADEMIC RESEARCHER / SENIOR ACADEMIC RESEARCHER – Global China Initiative
Location: Boston, MA, United States.
Position Type: Full‑Time/Regular. Salary Grade: Based on experience.
Boston University Global Development Policy (GDP) Center seeks an Academic Researcher/Senior Academic Researcher to lead our Energy and Climate work stream at the Global China Initiative (GCI). The Global China Initiative advances policy‑oriented research on China’s overseas economic activity and engagement with international institutions to enable financial stability, human well‑being, and environmental sustainability.
Job Description Within GCI, research is conducted across four programs: Energy and Climate, Forestry, Agriculture and Indigenous Rights (FAIR), China and the International Financial Architecture (CHIFA), and Data Analysis for Transparency and Accountability (D.A.T.A.).
Specifically, the mission of the Energy and Climate Team is to produce policy‑oriented, evidence‑based and theoretically driven research to decarbonize China’s overseas economic activity; accelerate inclusive low‑carbon and facilitate green structural transformation in developing countries.
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct peer‑reviewed, rigorous research on topics related to China’s global energy finance and implications for climate change; the role of development finance in catalyzing energy transition in developing countries; policy proposals for greening China’s overseas economic engagement; and other relevant areas as determined by GCI.
Develop and manage an energy and climate research portfolio in collaboration with BU faculty members, non‑resident scholars, and pre/post docs. Identify innovative and strategic questions for policy design and manage researchers who lead/operationalize the projects.
Engage with policy makers in China and elsewhere abroad on the policy implications of GCI’s research, and conduct strategic communications through traditional and digital media platforms in English and Chinese.
Lead the planning and execution of research across project life cycle, including conceptualization, data collection and analysis, drafting, revision, journal submission, policy engagement, and related activities for both the researcher’s own project and others under the energy and climate team.
Represent GCI at policy events and conferences to advance our research findings.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in public policy, engineering, economics, political science, or related fields; PhD required for the Senior Academic Researcher position.
Track record of high‑impact publications on topics related to energy and climate change.
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills in economics, energy, and finance, and knowledge of Chinese economy, climate policy, and overseas engagement.
Interest in global development policy and China’s role in energy transition in developing countries.
Strong writing skills, including technical writing and the ability to summarize technical research for media and policymakers.
Demonstrated project and program management experience.
Mandarin language skills required.
Benefits Boston University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and life insurance; retirement savings plans with matching contributions; generous paid time off and holidays; tuition remission for employees and eligible family members; wellness programs; transportation and commuting benefits; access to backup childcare and an on‑site children’s center; and statutory protections such as Workers’ Compensation and Social Security contributions.
Application To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Lin Zhu at lindz@bu.edu with the subject line “Academic Researcher – Global China Initiative”. For additional application instructions, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315746.
Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Position Type: Full‑Time/Regular. Salary Grade: Based on experience.
Boston University Global Development Policy (GDP) Center seeks an Academic Researcher/Senior Academic Researcher to lead our Energy and Climate work stream at the Global China Initiative (GCI). The Global China Initiative advances policy‑oriented research on China’s overseas economic activity and engagement with international institutions to enable financial stability, human well‑being, and environmental sustainability.
Job Description Within GCI, research is conducted across four programs: Energy and Climate, Forestry, Agriculture and Indigenous Rights (FAIR), China and the International Financial Architecture (CHIFA), and Data Analysis for Transparency and Accountability (D.A.T.A.).
Specifically, the mission of the Energy and Climate Team is to produce policy‑oriented, evidence‑based and theoretically driven research to decarbonize China’s overseas economic activity; accelerate inclusive low‑carbon and facilitate green structural transformation in developing countries.
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct peer‑reviewed, rigorous research on topics related to China’s global energy finance and implications for climate change; the role of development finance in catalyzing energy transition in developing countries; policy proposals for greening China’s overseas economic engagement; and other relevant areas as determined by GCI.
Develop and manage an energy and climate research portfolio in collaboration with BU faculty members, non‑resident scholars, and pre/post docs. Identify innovative and strategic questions for policy design and manage researchers who lead/operationalize the projects.
Engage with policy makers in China and elsewhere abroad on the policy implications of GCI’s research, and conduct strategic communications through traditional and digital media platforms in English and Chinese.
Lead the planning and execution of research across project life cycle, including conceptualization, data collection and analysis, drafting, revision, journal submission, policy engagement, and related activities for both the researcher’s own project and others under the energy and climate team.
Represent GCI at policy events and conferences to advance our research findings.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in public policy, engineering, economics, political science, or related fields; PhD required for the Senior Academic Researcher position.
Track record of high‑impact publications on topics related to energy and climate change.
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills in economics, energy, and finance, and knowledge of Chinese economy, climate policy, and overseas engagement.
Interest in global development policy and China’s role in energy transition in developing countries.
Strong writing skills, including technical writing and the ability to summarize technical research for media and policymakers.
Demonstrated project and program management experience.
Mandarin language skills required.
Benefits Boston University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and life insurance; retirement savings plans with matching contributions; generous paid time off and holidays; tuition remission for employees and eligible family members; wellness programs; transportation and commuting benefits; access to backup childcare and an on‑site children’s center; and statutory protections such as Workers’ Compensation and Social Security contributions.
Application To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Lin Zhu at lindz@bu.edu with the subject line “Academic Researcher – Global China Initiative”. For additional application instructions, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315746.
Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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