The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Applications are invited for:-
Faculty of Law
Postdoctoral Fellow (Economics)
(Ref. 220003BF) (Closing date: January 8, 2023)

CUHK Law seeks an enthusiastic and outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow with an interest in the intersection between trade, intellectual property rights and public health.

Under the direction of Professor Bryan Mercurio and in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of experts, the appointee will work to advance an in-depth understanding of the problems associated with the development and distribution of vaccines and to better inform policymaking.

Applicants should have (i) PhD in Economics; (ii) demonstrated academic capabilities and/or practical experience in international trade, public health and/or intellectual property and an interest in policy-focused interdisciplinary research; and (iii) capacity to interact with industry and/or policy-makers. Duties include (a) publishing scholarship in academic outlets; (b) presenting at workshops; and (c) liaising and working with project collaborators.

Appointment will be made on contract basis for two years.

Applicants should submit the following: (1) curriculum vitae; (2) description of research interest and direction; (3) publications; (4) one sample manuscript/publication; (5) contact information of two referees; and (6) any other supporting documents.

For more information, please contact Professor Mercurio at b.mercurio@cuhk.edu.hk.