Wuhan University

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Wuhan University Institute of Quality Development Strategy (Wuhan University China Enterprise Survey and Data Center) is a research and education institution with academic and professional focus on the quality issues in China's economic development process. Established by Wuhan University Institute of Quality Development Strategy (IQDS), Wuhan University China Enterprise Survey and Data Center is co-chaired by Prof. Li Hongbin from Stanford University and Prof. Cheng Hong from Wuhan University.

Jointly initiated by Prof. Cheng Hong from Wuhan University, Professor Li Hongbin from Stanford University, Professor Albert Park from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Professor Du Yang from Chinese Academy of Social Sciences etc., IQDS has successfully conducted China Employer-Employee Survey (CEES), the world's first large-scale on-site investigation into the employer-employee match ever performed in a major developing economy, and provides first-hand, top quality and sustainable data resources to scholars working at IQDS.

IQDS has established regular scientific research cooperation channels with many prestigious universities, including Stanford University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Waseda University, etc. In addition to leading research team members including Prof. Li Hongbin and Prof. Albert Park, IQDS also works together with renowned experts, such as Prof. Nicholas Bloom from Stanford University and Prof Takeo Hoshi from University of California, Berkeley. It has published research papers in top-notch scientific periodicals including Journal of Economic Perspective and offers valuable opportunities for scholars working at IQDS to cooperate with world-renowned experts in scientific research.

At the same time, IQDS offers abundant funding support, competitive remuneration and comprehensive fringe benefits.

A new office building of IQDS is under construction, following international standards and providing advantageous working environment for scholars working at IQDS.

Interviews for selected candidates will be held at the AEA annual conference at Philadelphia from 5-7 January 2018.

Application Requirements:
1. PhD in Economics (or to be awarded before June, 2018)
2. Strong research capability in economics theory
3. Relevant research basis in econometrics and labor economics