Our goal is to publish high-quality research papers in top-tier business journals. The postdoctoral fellow will assist in the daily operations of the research projects.

The research group led by Professor Qi Li at the School of Economics and Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, is seeking 1 postdoctoral fellow. Professor Li received her Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Cornell University and holds a degree in Public Administration from Harvard University. Her research focuses on organizational behavior, corporate and team behavioral mechanisms, business applications of artificial intelligence, and sustainable business development and business model innovation. Professor Li’s personal webpage is https://myweb.cuhk.edu.cn/liqi

Qualifications

1. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in economics, organizational behavior, strategy, management, or psychology. Candidates with interest and experience in business research are preferred.

2. Strong foundation in mathematical statistics and econometrics; ability to use Stata fluently for panel data analysis; familiarity with endogeneity treatment methods (e.g., instrumental variables, difference-in-differences).

3. Proficiency in Python or R, with specific capabilities in text analysis.

4. Strong understanding of the Chinese business, corporate, and institutional environment, as well as familiarity with relevant academic literature.

5. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, research, and analytical skills. The candidate should be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work under pressure, and independently follow up on the progress of research projects.

6. The candidate must be under the age of 35, have already obtained a Ph.D. degree (within the last 3 years), and be able to work full-time on postdoctoral research. The usual duration of the postdoctoral stay is two years. Candidates who have not previously applied for postdoctoral living subsidies in Guangdong Province or Shenzhen will be given priority.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in the completion of research tasks, including literature review, coding, and data collection and analysis.

2. Monitor the timelines and deliverables of various research projects; design studies using appropriate research methodologies.

3. If time and interest permit, the candidate may independently conduct research projects and apply for research funding, with guidance and resources provided by the professor.

About The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen CUHK-Shenzhen was founded in accordance with the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Chinese-foreign Cooperation in Running Schools upon approval by the Ministry of Education. The University is committed to providing top-quality higher education that features an integration of the East and the West and fostering an enriching research environment. It is CUHK-Shenzhen’s mission to cultivate innovative talents with a global perspective, Chinese cultural traditions and social responsibilities.

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