Assistant Professor Position in the Center for Human Capital and Labor Market Research

The Center for Human Capital and Labor Market Research (CHLR) at the Central University of Finance and Economics invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position, starting Fall 2025. We seek candidates in Labor Economics with a focus on human capital research. Applicants should have, or expect to have, a Ph.D. in Economics by October 31, 2025.

CHLR’s flagship initiative, the “Human Capital Measurement Study,” serves as the foundation for the annual China Human Capital Report series (2009–2024). In addition to strong research and teaching expertise, the ideal candidate must contribute to this project by managing its execution, supervising the student team, and coordinating faculty research efforts.

Applications must be submitted online through the Central University of Finance and Economics Talent Recruitment Website: http://zhaopin.cufe.edu.cn. Applicants should register, complete their profile, and submit the required documents in English as attachments, including a cover letter, CV, job market paper, research statement, and teaching evaluations (if available). In addition, at least two reference letters must be sent directly to the CHLR email address (chlr@cufe.edu.cn), with the subject line "Reference for [Applicant's Name]."

The application deadline is March 31, 2025. Interviews will be scheduled afterward and notified via email.

For inquiries, contact Ms. Rong Huang at chlr@cufe.edu.cn. Additional information is available on the CHLR website: https://humancapital.cufe.edu.cn/en/index.htm or via our WeChat account: CUFECHLR.

Application requirements:

Cover letter

CV

Job market paper

Research statement

Teaching evaluations (if available)

Two or more reference letters (to be emailed directly by referees to chlr@