Teaching And Research Positions At The China Institute Of Educational Finance, Peking University

Position Overview

Organization: China Institute of Educational Finance Research, Peking University

Location: Beijing, China

Introduction to the Department

The China Institute of Educational Finance Research (CIEFR), established in October 2005, is the first academic institution in China dedicated to the study of educational finance. It was jointly established by the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Education, and Peking University. The Institute aims to be the primary think tank and capacity-building base in the field of educational finance in China. Its focus is on serving national policy needs, promoting reforms in education finance and public finance, and supporting the formulation of China's educational financial policies through rigorous empirical research.

The Institute is involved in major projects commissioned by the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Education, and other government departments. It is committed to promoting effective exchanges between researchers, policymakers, and educational stakeholders, thereby advancing the overall research quality in the field of education finance in China.

Post Settings & Available Positions

The China Institute of Educational Finance Research is currently recruiting for the following position:

1. Research Associates/Associates/Researchers (Research Technology Series)

Job Responsibilities:

1. Engage in academic and policy research in areas such as education finance, science and technology finance, and computational social science.
2. Conduct high-level academic research and publish papers in top-tier journals and academic books.
3. Independently undertake policy research tasks issued by the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Education, and other national ministries and commissions. Write high-quality policy research reports.
4. Assist faculty members in training graduate students.
5. Undertake relevant public service work as assigned by the Institute.

Qualifications:

1. Educational Requirements:

• A doctoral degree from a prestigious university in China or abroad.
• Preference for candidates with postdoctoral experience or equivalent working experience at first-class universities.

1. Professional Background:

• For applicants focused on education finance, a background in educational finance is preferred.
• For those interested in science and technology finance or computational social science, applicants with social science, science, or engineering backgrounds are encouraged to apply, especially those interested in interdisciplinary research.

1. Research Abilities:

• Ability to independently conduct high-level academic research and lead a research team.
• Experience in applying for research funding and managing research projects.
• Ability and experience in conducting fieldwork independently.

1. Other Qualities:

• Strong academic ethics, professionalism, and teamwork spirit.
• Passion for practical and policy-relevant research issues, with a focus on real-world applications.
• Good health and the ability to perform job duties effectively.

Number of Open Positions: 0-2

Contact Information:

• Contact Person: Wei Jianguo
• Contact Number: 62756478
• Email:jgwei@ciefr.pku.edu.cn
• Address: Room 416, School of Education, Peking University, 100871

Application Materials

Applicants should submit the following materials:

1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter
2. 2-3 Representative Academic Papers, Works, or Consulting Reports
3. Three Letters of Recommendation from experts (at least deputy senior or above titles)
4. Personal Research Plan
5. Scanned Copies of Academic Degree Certificates

Submission Instructions:

Please send your materials to jgwei@ciefr.pku.edu.cn by email. Indicate "Application for Assistant Researcher" or "Application for Associate Researcher" in the subject line.

Application Process:

1. After receiving your application, the Institute will notify candidates whether they will be invited for an interview within one month.
2. During the interview, candidates must bring the original academic degree certificate and relevant personal information.
3. The Recruitment Committee will make a final hiring decision within one week after the interview.

Peking University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We welcome applications from individuals who meet the qualifications, regardless of race, gender, nationality, or other factors.