Research Specialist in Environmental Economics

Position Overview

The Initiative for Sustainable Investment (ISI) at Duke Kunshan University seeks to hire one full-time research assistant in sustainable finance. The position primarily involves empirical research in ESG, climate finance, and sustainable investing. We are particularly interested in candidates who can conduct data-driven analyses of the economic and financial impacts of climate change.

Reports to

Prof. Junjie Zhang, Professor in Environmental Sciences and Policy; Director of the Initiative for Sustainable Investment 

Essential Duties

1. Keep track of research and practice in sustainable finance.
2. Fully participate in research project development and implementation, including but not limited to collecting and organizing data, establishing a research framework, conducting quantitative analysis, and writing research reports.
3. Assist the team in communicating and cooperating with governments, research institutions, enterprises, financial institutions, and other partners.
4. Work toward achieving assigned annual objectives and KPIs, demonstrating accountability for performance and results.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.
6. University employees’ job responsibilities will continue to expand in scope and depth as the University grows in size and complexity in its programs.

Required Qualifications

1. A master’s or Ph.D. degree in economics, finance, data science, environmental studies, meteorology, or other related fields. Fresh graduates will be considered.
2. Fluent in English and Chinese, speaking and writing.
3. Responsible for assigned tasks and attention to detail.
4. Good communication skills.

Education

A master’s or Ph.D. degree in economics, finance, data science, environmental studies, meteorology, or other related fields.

Years of Related Working Experience

Fresh graduates will be considered.