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Forum Introduction

Tsinghua PBCSF Chief Economist Forum, hosted by the School of Finance at Tsinghua PBCSF and organized by the Center for International Finance and Economics Research (CIFER) of the School of Finance at Tsinghua PBCSF, is held in Beijing every spring. The theme always starts with “Focusing on the Global Perspective and Promoting Multi - dimensional Exchanges” as the starting point, inviting Chief Economists and Leading Scholars from well - known global institutions to jointly offer suggestions on the development trends and policy directions of the Chinese and global economies. It has attracted the attention and discussions of global professional institutions and industry insiders. The forum was founded in 2019 and has successfully held five sessions. It is currently the Most Concerned Chief Economist Forum and an important research and exchange hub for China and the world's macro - economic policies.The following is the grand occasion of previous forums.


Forum Structure

The “Tsinghua PBCSF Chief Economist Forum” project aims to become the Most Influential in the World non - official and non - profit financial professional think - tank platform. Starting from this platform, it highlights the characteristics of International, Market, and Academic and explores the “Platform + Entity” new - type think - tank model.



Permanent Projects

  • Annual Forum (already held)

    • A large - scale forum with tens of millions of views every spring

  • Training Program (in preparation)

    • An upward channel for young economists and a pool of composite talents

  • Closed - door Discussions (in preparation)

    • Discussions on the most urgent issues at present among government, academia, and enterprises behind closed doors

  • Public Lectures (to be launched)

    • Live - streamed across the network, directly addressing global hot issues

  • Customized Projects (to be launched)

    • Professional academic guidance, joint publication and release


Center for International Finance and Economics Research (CIFER)

Research areas include: major-power competition, industrial competition (artificial intelligence, green industrialization, cultural industries), Chinese-style modernization, and reform of local government investment and financing mechanisms. Specific research topics will be determined jointly by the postdoctoral researcher and the supervising mentor.
Candidates with interdisciplinary backgrounds in economics, journalism, communication, etc., will be given priority.

Requirements:

  1. Hold a PhD degree in economics, finance, computer science, journalism, or communication from a domestic or international university;

  2. Demonstrate academic and policy research capabilities in international trade and finance, geo-economics, industrial economics, macroeconomics, artificial intelligence, etc.;

  3. For applicants with a PhD in journalism or communication: solid knowledge of finance and economics, responsible for translating and promoting the Center’s academic outputs, proficient in academic content visualization, and familiar with CapCut/PR or other visualization tools;

  4. PhD degree obtained within 2 years (inclusive); age 35 or below (inclusive);

  5. Priority will be given to candidates with outstanding academic publications, adopted or approved policy reports, or experience in national-level research projects.

Center for Green Finance Research (CGFR)

Postdoctoral researchers will conduct research under supervision in green finance, green transition, green industrialization, power grid transformation, etc.
Specific research topics will be determined jointly by the postdoctoral researcher and the supervising mentor.

Requirements:

  1. Hold a PhD degree in economics, finance, or management from a domestic or international university;

  2. Demonstrate academic and policy research capabilities in green finance, green transition, green industrialization, power grid transformation, etc., and ability to participate in collaborative research with governments, think tanks, and industry partners;

  3. PhD degree obtained within 2 years (inclusive); age 35 or below (inclusive);

  4. Priority will be given to candidates with outstanding academic publications, adopted or approved policy reports, or experience in national-level research projects.

Center for Cross-border Digital Capital (IDC)

Research areas include: cross-border digital payment systems, blockchain, artificial intelligence, digital renminbi (e-CNY), international monetary system, RMB internationalization, cross-border capital flow management, international financial risk monitoring, etc.
Specific research topics will be determined jointly by the postdoctoral researcher and the supervising mentor.

Requirements:

  1. Hold a PhD degree in economics, finance, or computer science from a domestic or international university;

  2. Demonstrate academic and policy research capabilities in cross-border digital payment systems, blockchain, artificial intelligence, e-CNY, international monetary system, RMB internationalization, cross-border capital flow management, international financial risk monitoring, etc.;

  3. PhD degree obtained within 2 years (inclusive); age 35 or below (inclusive);

  4. Priority will be given to candidates with outstanding academic publications, adopted or approved policy reports, or experience in national-level research projects.

Benefits and Compensation

  1. Competitive salary and benefits exceeding the market average, in accordance with national, Tsinghua University, and PBCSF policies. Details in Implementation Rules for Tsinghua University Postdoctoral Management:

    https://postdoctor.tsinghua.edu.cn/info/zcgd/2335


  2. Eligible to apply for postdoctoral apartments or housing subsidies; support for children’s enrollment in kindergartens and schools;

  3. Support for various postdoctoral fellowship programs, including the Postdoctoral Innovative Talent Support Program, Postdoctoral Recruitment Program, and Tsinghua University “Shuimu Scholars” Program. For details, visit:

    https://postdoctor.tsinghua.edu.cn/info/zxtz/2097


Application Instructions

Interested applicants should send materials (CV, representative achievements, recommendation letters, etc.) to: cifer@pbcsf.tsinghua.edu.cn
Email subject: [Application] Postdoc – Research Area – Name – Phone Number
Shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview via email or phone.
This position is open until filled.

Center for International Finance and Economics Research (CIFER) ：cifer@pbcsf.tsinghua.edu.cn

Center for Green Finance Research(CGFR)：greenfinance@pbcsf.tsinghua.edu.cn

Center for International Digital Capital Research (IDC)：idc@pbcsf.tsinghua.edu.cn