Postdoctoral Scholar - China Data Lab at the 21st Century China Center

The 21st Century China Center is pleased to announce a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the China Data Lab in the area of Chinese politics. In addition to carrying out their own research, the appointees will work to support research in the China Data Lab. The Postdoctoral Research Associate can join existing research projects at CDL or initiate new data-driven and policy-relevant research under the supervision of CDL director, with the expectation that such research will result in future publications in academic journals or other venues. The position offers the opportunity to join a large community of China scholars with a strong track record of high-quality publications on data-driven research on Chinese politics and focus on policy impacts. The position will offer the opportunity to co-author papers with mentors committed to helping the selected candidate launch a successful academic career with a strong research pipeline.

The Associate will be expected to work on campus and actively engage in the intellectual life of the University. A Ph.D. in Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Statistics, or Computer Science or another quantitative or computational social science field with a research focus on Chinese politics is required. The candidate should have a strong background in research methodology and a demonstrated ability to produce high quality research papers.

Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. or ABD in Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Statistics, or Computer Science or another quantitative or computational social science field with a research focus on Chinese politics.

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