The core research areas of the department unite the study of states, markets, and international firms in the context of the current societal challenges faced by emerging and advanced economies. EGB’s research combines the disciplines of international business, economics, and political science, and is of direct relevance to business, policy-makers, and scholars. We deliver research-based teaching into undergraduate and graduate teaching in programs such as International Business, International Business and Politics, and International Business in Asia. To learn more about the research and education of the department, please visit the departmental homepage here.
Examples of research and teaching areas that the associate professor might cover include, but are not limited to:
Political economy and transformation of China
China’s international trade and investment policies
Monetary macroeconomics in China
Chinese state capitalism
Governance structures and political framework of doing business in China, incl. business groups and state-owned enterprises
Chinese digital transformation, industrial and innovation policies
Sustainable development, energy and environmental governance in China
The Associate Professorship is a permanent position with research and teaching obligations. To fulfill the research requirements of the position, the successful applicant is expected to be physically present on a regular basis and actively participate in the teaching and research activities of the Department.
Closing Date: 31 January 2020
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