Dear Friends, We are looking for a specialist on the role development banks play in financing sustainable development. Description below. Please share far and wide:
Senior Academic Researcher GEGI is seeking a Senior Academic Researcher with backgrounds in development economics or studies, international economics, environment/climate economics, and international political economy related to: 1. Development finance and development banks 2. The political economy of development finance institutions 3. The economic and social dimensions of the green transition and climate resilience The Senior Academic Researcher is expected to lead and oversee ongoing research efforts, guide, plan, and execute future research projects and pursue independent research in one or more of the priority areas of GEGI. In addition to leading these research efforts, the Senior Academic Researcher will routinely engage with policymakers and civil society organizations to advance GEGI’s policy-oriented research findings. In addition to competitive compensation, the Senior Academic Researcher will receive funding for data collection, fieldwork, and travel to conferences and potentially be eligible for reimbursement for relocation expenses. Senior Academic Researchers is an in-person position at Boston University’s GDP Center offices. Qualifications * A completed doctoral degree along with postdoctoral experience. The GDP Center will accept applications from all disciplines but is seeking a candidate with strong development background and associated expertise in economics, political economy, or international organizations. * The candidate must have strong methodological skills. Quantitative skills and expertise in Excel, R, Stata, or Python would be an asset. Research experience involving mixed methods is particularly welcome. * Well-versed with ongoing policy discussions and debates on global economic governance and preferably a growing track record of thought leadership and policy engagement. * Track record of engaging with collaborators based in the global south and experience with research management. * A strong research interest and proven track record in the GEGI focus areas, including a firm grasp of policy discussions and debates. How to apply: Please send a cover letter and CV to Mridhu Khanna at khan...@bu.edu<mailto:khan...@bu.edu> with the subject line <<First Name Last Name – GEGI Senior Academic Researcher>> -- Kevin P. Gallagher, PhD Professor, Boston University Pardee School of Global Studies Director, Boston University Global Development Policy Center 53 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215 @GDP_Center<https://twitter.com/GDPC_BU>| @KevinPGallagher<https://twitter.com/KevinPGallagher?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor> bu.edu/gdp<http://www.bu.edu/gdp/> [GDP.Logo.Finalbright] For scheduling please send an email to: gdpad...@bu.edu<mailto:gdpad...@bu.edu> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "gep-ed" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to gep-ed+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/gep-ed/MN2PR03MB500850C36ADE1DF6D24C5CA1CB13A%40MN2PR03MB5008.namprd03.prod.outlook.com.
