Postdoctoral Fellow of Social Science (CASER)

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Position Description

The Center for Applied Social and Economic Research (CASER) at NYU Shanghai is now seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to work on research projects based on the panel survey data that the research team has collected in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, and a new research initiative on early childhood development and social inequality in Shanghai and neighboring regions.

The successful candidate is expected to become an active member of the Center’s research team, led by the Center director (Prof. Xiaogang Wu).

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in organizing research workshops and summer training programs
• Involving in journal editorial activities
• Conducting research on panel survey data collected in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and in China
• Publishing articles in both English and Chinese peer-reviewed journals
• Coordinating data collection projects and data archival
• Pursuing professional development in these roles

Terms of employment at NYU Shanghai are comparable to NYU New York and other U.S. institutions.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic training (Ph.D. degree) in quantitative social science or closely related fields
• Good writing and communication skills in both English and Chinese
• Experience in research project management is a plus
• Prior publications in peer-reviewed journals in English are particularly welcome

The position is available from August 1, 2025 for an initial appointment of two years, renewable subject to mutual agreement. The appointment start date for non-Chinese applicants is subject to immigration regulations.

Application Instructions

To be considered, applicants should submit:

• Cover letter describing relevant training and career goals
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Two representative publications or writing samples
• Two letters of recommendation

Applications will be reviewed starting on April 15, 2025 until the position is filled.

To apply, follow this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/165750.

For questions about the application process, email: [email protected].

Further information may be obtained by contacting Professor Xiaogang Wu at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity

NYU Shanghai is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from under-represented individuals in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, and gender and sexual identity. NYU Shanghai affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach.