JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Boston University
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
F0 -- General
O1 -- Economic Development
Q2 -- Renewable Resources and Conservation
Q4 -- Energy
Q5 -- Environmental Economics
O3 -- Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights
Keywords:
Decarbonization
Low-carbon transitions
Green structural transformation
Just energy transitions
Overseas energy projects
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Boston University Global Development Policy Center seeks an Academic Researcher/Senior Academic Researcher to lead the Energy and Climate program within the Global China Initiative (GCI). GCI advances policy-oriented research on China’s overseas economic engagement to promote financial stability, human well-being, and environmental sustainability.
The Energy and Climate team conducts evidence-based research to decarbonize Chinese overseas economic activity, accelerate inclusive low-carbon transitions, and support green structural transformation in developing countries. Focus areas include:
1. China’s role in just energy transitions in developing countries
2. Composition and impacts of China’s overseas energy projects
3. Political/economic drivers of energy choices by China and partner
countries
This is an in-person position at Boston University.
Responsibilities: Lead and conduct rigorous research; develop/manage a research portfolio; engage policymakers in China and abroad; manage project lifecycles; represent GCI at policy events and conferences; publish and communicate findings in English and Mandarin.
Qualifications: Advanced degree (PhD required for Senior role) in public policy, engineering, economics, political science, or related fields; publication record in energy/climate; strong quantitative/qualitative skills; knowledge of Chinese economy, climate policy, and overseas engagement; project management experience; Mandarin required.
Application Requirements:
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