• Contract
• Manager
• Doctorate or equivalent | Post Graduate Diploma
• Singapore | Closing On 29 Mar 2023

Contract ending 31 December 2025

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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