Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow, SKBI

SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY

  • Full Time Contract
  • Manager
  • Doctorate or equivalent
  • Singapore Closing On 22 Nov 2022

3-year contract

About Us

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The ‘family-like’ atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together – building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities – all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

Job Description

  • This position is for Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics (SKBI)
  • Lead and oversee progress of research activities in the areas of green finance, sustainability and any other identified areas
  • Produce high quality publications
  • Actively participate in grant/funding applications and delivery
  • Ideate and conduct training activities
  • Guide and mentor any junior team members or Fellows with less experience in related research. Assist the Director in managing the research roadmap and developments

Qualifications

  • PhD degree or Postgraduate degree in the areas of Green Finance, Sustainability, Financial Economics, Finance or Economics
  • Good regional/international network with academia/industry
  • A strong knowledge and research background in the areas of Financial Economics, Finance or Economics
  • Extensive academic and/or practical experience and expertise in related areas
  • Knowledge in and ability to handle large databases
  • Excellent written and verbal presentation and communication skills
  • Track record of top tier academic/applied research in the areas of Green Finance, Sustainability, Financial Economics, Finance or Economics
  • Ability to work individually and as a team, and to mentor researchers with less experience
  • Applicants who meet all the criteria should submit an application with the following materials:
    • cover letter
    • CV
    • job market paper
    • two letters of reference

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