JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Central University of Finance and Economics - Center for Human Capital and Labor Market Research

Assistant Professor

JOE ID Number: 2025-01_111475471
Date Posted: 02/01/2025
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor
Section: International:Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Beijing, CHINA
JEL Classification: J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
Keywords:
Labor; Human Capital
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Center for Human Capital and Labor Market Research (CHLR) at the Central University of Finance and Economics invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position, starting Fall 2025. We seek candidates in Labor Economics with a focus on human capital research. Applicants should have, or expect to have, a Ph.D. in Economics by October 31, 2025.

CHLR’s flagship initiative, the “Human Capital Measurement Study,” serves as the foundation for the annual China Human Capital Report series (2009–2024). In addition to strong research and teaching expertise, the ideal candidate must contribute to this project by managing its execution, supervising the student team, and coordinating faculty research efforts.

Applications must be submitted online through the Central University of Finance and Economics Talent Recruitment Website: http://zhaopin.cufe.edu.cn. Applicants should register, complete their profile, and submit a cover letter, CV, job market paper, research statement, and teaching evaluations (if available). Meanwhile, at least two reference letters must be sent directly to chlr@cufe.edu.cn, with the subject line "Reference for [Applicant's Name]."

The application deadline is March 31, 2025. Interviews will be scheduled afterward and notified via email.

For inquiries, contact Ms. Huang at chlr@cufe.edu.cn or visit our website https://humancapital.cufe.edu.cn/en/index.htm or WeChat: CUFECHLR.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 03/31/2025
Reference Instructions:
At least two reference letters must be sent directly by referees to the CHLR email address (chlr@cufe.edu.cn), with the subject line "Reference for [Applicant's Name]."
Application Instructions:
Applications must be submitted online through the Central University of Finance and Economics Talent Recruitment Website: http://zhaopin.cufe.edu.cn. Applicants should register, complete their profile, and submit all required attachments in English, including a cover letter, CV, job market paper, research statement, and teaching evaluations (if available). To ensure compatibility with the system, it is recommended to use Google Chrome.