University of Alberta, China Institute
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Investment Policies and/or Energy Economics
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Alberta, Canada |
Position: | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
The China Institute of the University of Alberta is seeking a post-doctoral fellow for a one year term with the possibility of extension. Shorter periods will also be considered.
The ideal candidate would have a PhD in economics, business studies, political science or other relevant fields with established research interests in Foreign Direct Investment, Energy Economics, Investment and Trade policies. Knowledge of inward and outward investment policies of China would be desirable, but not essential.
The successful candidate would be expected to work with Professor Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute and other researchers in conducting research on the Chinese energy sector, cooperation and collaboration between Canada and China on energy issues. This will include Canadian investment policies involving Chinese investment flows into Canada and the Canadian energy sector with regard to potential and actual Chinese investment. Additional research topics may include Chinese outward investment flows into other regions, and infrastructure investments in Canada to build export and import capacity between Canada and Asia, as well as Chinese energy relationships with China’s other energy partners.
The Post-doctoral Fellow would be welcome to also conduct research on related topics of their own interest, and would be encouraged to publish while at the China Institute. Fluency in English is required and strong writing and analytical skills are essential.
The post-doctoral position will be accorded salary and benefits in accordance with policies for post-doctoral fellows at the University of Alberta. The China Institute would provide opportunities for the Fellow to travel to conferences related to his/her field of research on behalf of the China Institute.
Candidates should submit their Cover Letter, C.V. with 3 references and one relevant Writing Sample (25 pages or less) to Ms. Jia Wang, Associate Director of the China Institute at jia.wang@ualberta.ca.
Review of applicatons will commence on Janurary 15, 2014. Ideally the fellowship will start on or about April 1, 2014.
Contact: |
Please submit applications to Ms. Jia Wang, Associate Director, China Institute at jia.wang@ualberta.ca |
Website: | www.china.ualberta.ca |
Primary Category: | Public Policy |
Secondary Categories: | Area Studies Asian History / Studies Business History / Economic History / Studies Canadian History / Studies Diplomacy and International Relations East Asian History / Studies Political Science Chinese History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 11/20/2013 |
Closing Date | 04/17/2015 |