Established in 1912 as the most time-honored, internationalized and diversified bank in China, Bank of China (“BOC” or “the Bank”) has branches and institutions located in 64 countries and regions all over the world. Established upon the approval of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China in 2006, the BOC Postdoctoral Research Center (“the Center”) can recruit postdoctoral researchers on its own or in cooperation with other research institutions.
It hereby recruits postdoctoral fellows graduating with a Ph.D degree in 2025 from institutions in China or Overseas, Related matters are hereby announced as below:
I. Applicant Eligibility
1. Fresh postdoctoral graduates who graduate from universities in China between 1st Jan 2025 to 31st July 2025 or fresh postdoctoral graduates who graduate from universities overseas, between 1st July 2024 to 31st July 2025.
2. Major in Economics, Finance, Law, Sociology, Mathematics and Statistics,or related disciplines.
3. Proficient in the fields of Macroeconomics, International Finance, Banking, Legal & Compliance, Financial Risk, Pension, Green Finance, etc. Demonstrates strong ability in research methodologies and good command in spoken & written English.
II. Research Topics Available for Selection
1. Research on How the Changes in Geopolitical Environment Will Impact the Global Trade and Investment Landscape.
2. Research on the Evolution of the Global Fiscal Policy Framework and the Monetization of Fiscal Deficits.
3. Research on the Growth Patterns of Major Economies.
4. Study on the impact of the US bond market structure on the SOFR rate.
5. The Impact of AI and International Finance on the Development of Cross-Border Finance Business.
6. Study on the New Economic Growth Model in China under the Background of changes in domestic and international environments.
7. Research on Mitigating Local Government Debt Risks and Achieving Fiscal
Sustainability.
8. Researchon the Paths and Impact of Chinese Enterprises Going Global under the
changing International Economic and Trade Landscape.
9. Research on the Coordination between Monetary Policies and Fiscal Policies.
10. Research on New Quality Productive Forces and Relevant Financial Support.
11. Research on Silver Economy and Financial support.
12. Research on the Opportunities and Challenges Faced by Banking Technology Finance.
13. Research on the Internationalization Development of the Banking Industry.
14. Research on International Financial Sanctions Rules.
15. Research on the European and US Financial Legal Systems.
16. The study of compliance program for Chinese-funded financial institutions against cross-border risks.
17. Research on Empowering Anti-money Laundering Control and Management with Technology.
18. Research on the International Regulatory Rules for Operational Risk and the Latest Practice.
19. Research on the Application of AI and Foundation Model Technologies in the area
of Risk Management.
20. Research on Market Risk Measurement Models and Capital Optimization.
21. Research on Model Risk Management.
22. Research on Risk Management Strategies in the Context of Low Interests.
23. Research on Carbon Accounting Methods and Practice at Commercial Banks.
24. Research on Climate Risk Stress Testing at Comemrical Banks.
25. Research on Overseas Experience in the Development of Pension Finance.
26. Research on Domestic Pension Finance Policies and Innovative Peer Practice.
(Applicants are required to choose one of the aforesaid research topics to write down their research proposal, in 3,000-5,000 words.)
III. How to Apply
Please submit your resume and the following materials to the email address specified as below before October 8th, 2024.
(1) Application Form ( Appendix 1).
(2) Scanned copies of two letters of recommendation letters from advisors or other researchers who know the applicant well (Appendix 2).
(3) Scanned copies of doctorate degree certificate and diploma or scanned copies of documents issued by the accredited universities to prove that the applicants will obtain the doctorate degree before the start of postdoctoral fellowships. For applicants who have obtained their doctorate degree from universities outside mainland China , the certificate of recognition of foreign academic degree issued by the Ministry of Education is required.
(4) Electronic copy of the doctoral dissertation (final version or first draft);
(5) Scanned copies of two published academic research papers;
All information provided by applicants is strictly confidential and will only be used for recruitment purposes and complied with the Bank's personal data policies.
Applicants will be selected based on the principles of “Fair & Transparent, Thorough Assessments, Merit-Based Selection”. The selection process consists of resume screening, written tests and face-to-face interviews. Eligible applicants will be notified individually for the written test and interview arrangement. Applicants should be responsible for the truthfulness and completeness of the information submitted. The Center reserves the rights of disqualifying applicants who are found to provide false information.
IV. Contact Information
Address: No.1, Fuxingmennei Avenue, Xicheng District, Beijing
Email address: bocpostdoctor@126.com; yjybgbygh@bank-of-china.com
Tel.: 86-010-66595485
BOC Postdoctoral Research Center
September 3rd, 2024
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