Postdoctoral Fellow in Economics

The PBC School of Finance, Tsinghua University, invites applications for two full-time Postdoctoral Fellow positions in economic theory and financial economics. The initial appointment is for two years, renewable upon mutual agreement and continued funding.

Position Description

Fellows will work closely with Professor Zhen Zhou on research in applied theory, for example in information economics, contract and information design, and decision theory, with possible connections to financial economics. The position is research-only with no teaching obligations.

This postdoctoral position is funded by an NSFC grant that also involves Professor Junjie Zhou (Tsinghua SEM) and Professor Li An, who may provide additional supervision when appropriate.

The program supports promising young scholars in building independent research agendas and launching successful academic careers. Fellows are encouraged to participate in seminars, workshops, and conferences, and to pursue internal and external research funding.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field, completed within the last two years or by the start date.

Demonstrated research ability and strong academic potential for publishing in top economics and finance journals.

Excellent analytical and quantitative skills and a clear commitment to high-quality research.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Research-focused role with no teaching.

Generous support for research activities and conference travel.

Application Procedure

Please submit your application via Econjobmarket or email the following materials to [email protected]

(subject line: Post Doc application_Name_School):

Cover letter describing research interests and fit.

Curriculum vitae.

Job-market paper and other research papers.

Contact information for at least two referees (letters may be requested later).

Review is rolling until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by February 15, 2026. The start date is flexible.

Contact

Inquiries: [email protected]