JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Peking University

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National School of Development
Postdoctoral Researcher

JOE ID Number: 2025-01_111475771
Date Posted: 03/28/2025
Date Inactive: 07/31/2025
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Section: International: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Beijing, Beijing, CHINA
JEL Classifications:
R0 -- General
F1 -- Trade
Keywords:
Spatial Economics
Urban Economics
Trade Economics
Transportation
Quantitative Spatial Economic Models
Salary Range: 200000 - 400000 RMB per yera
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Peking University’s National School of Development (NSD) invites applications for full-time Postdoctoral Researchers. We seek highly qualified candidates specializing in urban economics, trade economics, spatial economics, or economic geography. The research focuses on the economic impacts of transportation infrastructure, particularly in developing countries. Responsibilities include collaborative research on spatial economic modeling, big-data-driven empirical analysis, and publication in leading academic journals.
Candidates must hold a PhD in economics or a related field (obtained within the past three years), demonstrate expertise in quantitative spatial economic models, and possess strong empirical skills. Experience with coding for geospatial data analysis and geospatial artificial intelligence methods is highly preferred.
Salary and benefits are competitive with international standards and negotiable, including performance-based bonuses, housing support, and opportunities for international exchanges.
Applications should include a CV, cover letter, representative research papers, a research proposal, degree certification, and two reference letters (including one from your PhD advisor).
Applicants are required to submit their application materials to congpeng@nsd.pku.edu.cn (Subject: NSD Postdoc + Name + Institution + Research Area). For questions, please contact the same email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
For more details, please visit:
https://nsd.pku.edu.cn/xzyj/bshldz/zsjh/540345.htm

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application deadline: 12/31/2027
Application Instructions:
Applicants are required to submit their application materials to congpeng@nsd.pku.edu.cn (Subject: NSD Postdoc + Name + Institution + Research Area).