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China and the International Financial Architecture
American Economic Association
Location : Natick, MA, 01760
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Boston University
Position Title/Short Description
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The Boston University Global Development Policy Center seeks an Academic Researcher/Senior Academic Researcher to lead the China and the International Financial Architecture 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 role will lead policy research on:
1. China and the Global Financial Safety Net
2. China and Global Development Finance
3. China and the sovereign debt restructuring architecture
This is an in-person position at Boston University.
Responsibilities: Conduct rigorous policy-oriented research on China’s engagement within Bretton Woods institutions and newer bilateral/multilateral institutions that China has joined or co-founded; manage and synthesize research across the program; represent GCI at internal/external events; publish and share findings with policymakers and media.
Qualifications: Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in international economics, political economy, economics, or political science; working Mandarin proficiency; strong publication record; interest in global development policy and China’s role in financial governance; strong writing skills; project/program management experience.
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Freqently Asked Questions
This role steers research that critically examines how China interacts with and shapes global financial safety nets, including Bretton Woods institutions and emerging bilateral frameworks, enhancing financial stability and governance insights on the international stage.
Expertise in international economics or political economy, fluency in Mandarin, and strong analytical writing are key. Experience managing complex research projects and a proven publication record also empower impactful contributions to global finance policy.
Professionals often progress into senior policy advisory roles, academic leadership, or strategic positions within international financial institutions, leveraging deep knowledge of China’s economic engagement and development finance frameworks.
Collaboration with the AEA offers expansive networking with economists worldwide, access to cutting-edge research platforms, and high visibility for policy-oriented work, enriching the career of those exploring China’s financial diplomacy.
Indeed, the AEA’s reputation amplifies research impact, providing an esteemed platform to disseminate findings to academics, policymakers, and media, facilitating broader influence in international financial policy debates.
Salaries typically range from $85,000 to $120,000 annually, reflecting the seniority and specialized expertise demanded. Compensation often factors in Boston-area living costs and the role's interdisciplinary research scope.
Natick benefits from proximity to Boston’s academic and financial hubs, offering competitive hiring but slightly less competition, making it an attractive locale for researchers focusing on international financial architecture.
Public transit links via commuter rail and regional buses facilitate access, while many opt for driving due to suburban infrastructure. Flexible scheduling can also ease peak-hour travel challenges in the Natick-Boston corridor.
Balancing deep analytical research with active dissemination through events and media, scholars translate complex financial governance topics into actionable insights that influence real-world international policy decisions.
This academic setting emphasizes interdisciplinary policy research and thought leadership, contrasting with operational or managerial roles at financial bodies, and offers a unique platform for shaping global economic discourse.
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