Job Description
Description
The Center for Applied Social and Economic Research (CASER) at NYU Shanghai is now seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to work on research projects based on the panel survey data that the research team has collected in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, and new research initiative on early childhood development and social inequality in Shanghai and neighboring regions.
The successful candidate is expected to become an active member in Center’s research team, led by the Center director (Prof. Xiaogang Wu). Responsibilities include assisting in organizing research workshops and summer training programs, involving in journal editorial activities, conducting research on panel survey data we have collected in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and in China, publishing articles in both English and Chinese peer reviewed journals, coordinating data collection projects and data archival, and pursuing her/his own professional development in these roles.
Terms of employment at NYU Shanghai are comparable to NYU New York and other U.S. institutions.
Qualifications
Candidates should have an excellent academic training (PhD degree) in quantitative social science or closely related fields, and good writing and communication skills in both English and Chinese. Experience in research project management is a plus. Prior publications in peer-reviewed journals in English will be particularly welcome.
The position is available from August 1, 2025 for an initial appointment of two years, renewable subject to mutual agreement. The appointment start date for non-Chinese applicants is subject to immigration regulations.
Application Instructions
To be considered, applicants should submit a cover letter that describes relevant training and career goals, C.V., research statement, two representative publications or writing samples, and two letters of recommendation.
Applications will be reviewed starting on April 15, 2025 until the position is filled. If you have any questions about the application process, please email shanghai.faculty.recruitment@nyu.edu.
Further information on the advertised position and the Center may be obtained by contacting Professor Xiaogang Wu (xw29@nyu.edu) directly.
