Academic Researcher or Senior Academic Researcher, Global Development Policy Center

Academic Researcher / Senior Academic Researcher, Global Development Policy Center

The Boston University Global Development Policy Center seeks an Academic Researcher or Senior Academic Researcher with a strong background in China and international financial institutions to lead our China and the International Financial Architecture work stream at the Global China Initiative.

• Lead policy‑oriented research on China’s engagement within legacy Bretton Woods institutions and newer bilateral and multilateral institutions.
• Synthesize and manage research across the China and International Financial Architecture group and represent the group at internal and external meetings.
• Conduct rigorous research on China and the Global Financial Safety Net, China and Global Development Finance, and China and the sovereign debt restructuring architecture.

• Advanced degree in international economics, international political economy, economics, political science, or related fields;
  PhD preferred.
• Working proficiency in Mandarin.
• Track record of high‑impact publications on China and the international financial architecture.
• Interest in global development policy and China’s role in the international financial architecture.
• Strong writing skills, including technical writing and audience‑appropriate summaries.
• Demonstrated project and program management experience.

Boston University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and life insurance; retirement savings plans with matching contributions; generous paid time off and holidays; tuition remission for employees and eligible family members; wellness programs; transportation and commuting benefits; access to backup childcare and an on‑site children’s center; and statutory protections such as Workers’ Compensation and Social Security contributions.

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Lin Zhu at lindz with the subject line: "Academic Researcher – Global Development Policy Center".

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.