Pre-Doctoral Fellow, Boston University Global Development Policy Center, Office of Research

Boston University • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boston University Global Development Policy Center (GDP Center) is seeking a pre-doctoral fellow to research 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, 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. The GDP Center's mission is to advance policy-oriented research for financial stability, human well-being and environmental sustainability. To fulfill its mission, the GDP Center conducts rigorous policy research; provides a convening place for scholars and stakeholders; engages in policy dialogue with policymakers, civil society and the media; and offers experiential learning for Boston University students. The GDP Center strives to not only be a think tank, but also a do tank.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a doctoral program.
• Completed core coursework.
• Ability to secure the appropriate U.S. visa (for international candidates).
• If currently on a J-1 visa, obtain express approval from the sponsoring institution confirming permission to earn income from another institution.

Nice To Haves

• Strong backgrounds in the quantitative or qualitative social sciences.
• Expertise in the relation between biodiversity and global economic governance.
• Research focus on environmental governance and international political economy more generally.

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 related to the GDP Center’s research topics, while receiving guidance and support from their supervising mentor.

Benefits

• Pre Doc Expected Minimum Stipend $47,740 annually
• Pre Doc Expected Maximum Stipend $47,740 annually
• J-1 visa sponsorship may be available through Boston University for eligible international candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree