Postdoctoral Fellow, Boston University Global Development Policy Center, Office of Research
About The Position
The Boston University Global Development Policy Center (GDP Center) is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to contribute to its research on the international macroeconomic drivers of biodiversity loss and the multilateral policies that can help reverse these trends. Successful applicants may have strong backgrounds in the quantitative or qualitative social sciences. Expertise in the relation between biodiversity and global economic governance will be a strong advantage for applications, but is not strictly necessary for candidates with a research focus on environmental governance and international political economy more generally. Thematic areas of focus may include sovereign debt, commodity trade and investment, development finance, forests and biodiversity. This fellowship is expected to begin in the spring or summer of 2027 and last for 12-18 months. This fellowship program is in–person at Boston University. About the GDP Center: Founded in 2017, the GDP Center’s mission is to advance policy-oriented research for financial stability, human well-being and environmental sustainability. To fulfill our mission, we conduct rigorous policy research; provide a convening place for scholars and stakeholders; engage in policy dialogue with policymakers, civil society and the media; and offer experiential learning for Boston University students. The GDP Center strives to not only be a think tank, but also a do tank.
Requirements
- Strong backgrounds in the quantitative or qualitative social sciences.
- Expertise in the relation between biodiversity and global economic governance (strong advantage, but not strictly necessary for candidates with a research focus on environmental governance and international political economy more generally).
- Applications from all disciplines, especially the natural and social sciences, engineering, and business.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in the relation between biodiversity and global economic governance
Responsibilities
- Helping to convene a high-level workshop of scholars and practitioners.
- Helping to develop a policy-oriented research agenda on the subject of global biodiversity, livelihoods and the international financial architecture.
- Producing one GDP Center working paper per appointment period, which is eligible to be published on the GDP Center website pending alignment with GDP Center topic and quality standards.
- Spending 20 hours per week on independently-led projects that are related to the GDP Center’s research topics, while receiving guidance and support from their supervising mentor.
Benefits
- Experiential learning for Boston University students
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
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