2025 Faculty Recruitment | College of Economics, Xiamen University, China

2025-04-17

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The College of Economics at Xiamen University invites applications for full-time faculty positions, both tenured and tenure-track, for the 2025-2026 academic year. Preferred areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, econometrics, statistics and data science, economics, and finance.

I. About XMU Economics and Statistics

The College of Economics at Xiamen University (XMU) is one of China’s premier institutions for research and education in economics and statistics. It encompasses three major disciplines—Theoretical Economics, Applied Economics, and Statistics—and has seen particularly strong development in areas such as Econometrics, Statistics and Data Science, Applied Econometrics, Finance, Labor Economics, Urban and Regional Economics, and Experimental Economics.

At the forefront of this academic strength is the Paula and Gregory Chow Institute for Studies in Economics (Chow Institute), the flagship center of econometrics and statistics research at XMU. Established in 2016 as the Paula and Gregory Chow Center for Studies in Economics (Chow Center) and upgraded to an institute with 50 faculty slots in 2022, the Chow Institute represents a major milestone in XMU’s commitment to advancing world-class economic and statistical scholarship.

Named in honor of Professor Gregory C. Chow, a pioneering economist and econometrician in Princeton University, the Chow Institute is supported by generous donations from Professor Chow and his wife Paula, matched by XMU. It serves as a cornerstone of the College’s vision to cultivate top-tier economists and statisticians, conduct cutting-edge research on the Chinese economy and policy, and foster international academic collaboration—particularly across China and the Asia-Pacific.

The Chow Institute anchors several prestigious research platforms, including the XMU-CAS Basic Science Center for Econometric Modeling and Economic Policy Studies, the Ministry of Education’s Key Laboratory of Econometrics (XMU), the Center for Macroeconomic Research—a key research base in humanities and social sciences, and the Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Statistical Science (XMU). It also leads international collaborations, such as the QuantEcon project with Nobel Laureate Professor Thomas Sargent in New York University, contributing to XMU’s efforts to become an emerging hub for global research in quantitative economics.

Each year, the Chow Institute hosts many of the world’s leading economists and statisticians, including Professor Gregory Chow (Princeton), Professor Jerry Hausman (MIT), Professor Cheng Hsiao (USC), Professor Whitney Newey (MIT), Professor Howell Tong (LSE), and Nobel Laureate Thomas Sargent (NYU)—bringing unmatched expertise and global perspective to the College.

The founding of the Chow Institute marks a transformative era for XMU Economics and Statistics, reflecting the College’s strategic focus on econometrics, statistics and data science, as well as their applications to economics and finance. These efforts have propelled XMU’s global standing—most recently, ranking 78th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject (Economics and Econometrics).

In addition to the Chow Institute, the College of Economics at XMU includes two other key units: the School of Economics (SOE) and the Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics (WISE).

SOE, founded in 1982 and rooted in XMU’s original Business Division of 1921, continues a century-long tradition of studying economics from a Chinese perspective. It houses five departments—Economics, Statistics and Data Science, Public Finance, Finance, and International Economics and Business—and two research centers: the Institute of Economics and the Center for China Energy Economics Research.

WISE, founded in 2005, is an internationalized institute committed to advancing modern education and research in economics and statistics, building China’s global academic influence, and training globally competitive economists. Teaching at WISE and Chow Institute is conducted in English.

Building on its longstanding tradition of excellence, the College of Economics at XMU continues to attract top talent from around the world. With the Chow Institute injecting fresh vitality, the College is embracing a new era—expanding its global reach and advancing toward the forefront of research and innovation in economics and statistics.

II. Our Jobs

A. Job Description

We are hiring full-time faculty members, including tenured professors, tenured associate professors, tenure-track assistant professors, and postdoctoral researchers.

B. Qualifications

We welcome applicants from all fields, especially those with expertise in econometrics, statistics and data science, economics, and finance.

(1) Tenured Professors

Applicants should be no older than 45 years, actively engaged in teaching and research, and have internationally recognized achievements in their field. Strong teaching ability and experience supervising graduate students are essential. Candidates should meet the standards of tenured professors at leading global universities.

(2) Tenured Associate Professors

Applicants should be no older than 40 years, with strong teaching skills and experience supervising graduate students. They should have a solid track record of original and influential research, and meet the standards of tenured associate professors at leading global universities.

(3) Tenure-Track Assistant Professors

Applicants should generally be no older than 35 years and must hold a Ph.D. by August 2025. They should demonstrate strong academic performance and high research potential.

Applicants with a Ph.D. from a leading research university outside Chinese mainland, should have proven independent research ability and English teaching competence.

Applicants with a Ph.D. from a research university in Chinese mainland, should have at least one year of study or research experience at a top university outside Chinese mainland, be able to teach in English, and have a record of publications in top academic journals.

(4) Postdoctoral Researchers

Applicants should be no older than 35 years, with strong research skills and a passion for academic work. Postdocs are required to work full-time at XMU and must serve for a minimum of 21 months.

C. Salary and Benefits

(1) Tenure-track assistant professors are appointed on a probationary basis; tenured associate professors and professors follow a standard appointment system. Specific requirements will align with university regulations.

(2) All positions offer competitive annual salaries, performance bonuses and course-based remuneration in accordance with College policies. Teaching loads are two courses each academic year.

(3) Faculty members are provided with independent offices, high-performance computing resources, and top-tier research facilities, supported by a professional administrative and technical team.

(4) Research start-up funds, relocation allowances, and personal subsidies are provided based on applicable national, municipal and university policies.

(5) XMU supports a series of high-level talent initiatives. Applicants are encouraged to apply for national talent programs, as well as the Fujian Provincial Talent Program, the XMU’s Nanqiang Youth Talent Program, and related research grants.

(6) Eligible candidates may apply for housing through Xiamen’s talent housing program or other affordable housing options. Faculty who meet university criteria may also apply for temporary housing or university-provided talent apartments.

(7) Faculty have access to excellent educational resources. In line with Xiamen’s regulations, eligible high-level talents are entitled to school choice for their children at the primary and secondary levels, along with other enrollment benefits.

D. Application Materials

(1) Curriculum Vitae (in English or Chinese), including personal information, contact details, educational and professional background, and key research achievements.

(2) Proof of educational qualifications and degrees, along with other supporting documents. Applicants for tenured (associate) professor positions should submit 5 representative publications from the past five years. Applicants for tenure-track assistant professor positions should submit 1-3 representative papers (published, accepted, or unpublished) in PDF format.

(3) Three recommendation letters from experts in the applicant’s field.

Please email all application materials to chow.recruit@xmu.edu.cn, with the subject line: “Name + Position Applied for + Field of Study.” Recommendation letters should be sent directly by the referees to the same email address.

III. Why XMU Economics and Statistics

A. Disciplinary Strengths

(1) Econometrics

XMU’s econometrics discipline has grown rapidly since the establishment of WISE in 2005, emerging as a leading center for econometrics education and research in China. With advanced research platforms, a highly qualified faculty, and robust academic exchange programs, the College has made notable strides in research and talent development. It has hosted numerous internationally recognized academic conferences, including the 2014 China Meeting of the Econometric Society, the 2019 Asian Meeting of the Econometric Society, and the 2024 Annual Conference of the International Association for Applied Econometrics, significantly boosting its global profile. In addition, the College launched the Summer School in Econometrics and Statistics, which has trained over 4,000 faculty members and students from China and abroad. Since 2019, it has been officially recognized by the Econometric Society as one of its Asian Summer Schools. The College regularly invites leading econometricians and statisticians, whose visits provide valuable insights and energy to the College’s development.

The founding of the Chow Center in 2016, and its elevation to the Chow Institute in 2022, marked a new era of progress—bringing both new opportunities and responsibilities. With a continued focus on advancing econometric methodology and its applications across economics and social sciences, the College is determined to position Chinese econometrics at the forefront of global research. As reflected in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, XMU’s Economics and Econometrics ranks 78th globally.

(2) Statistics and Data Science

Established in 1950, the statistics discipline at XMU has long been a key center for statistical education and research in China. It holds particular distinction in economic statistics, which has played a vital role in supporting national development strategies. During the early reform era, XMU statisticians such as Professor Qian Bohai and Professor Huang Liangwen led the transformation of China’s national economic accounting system.

In the 1987 national discipline evaluation, XMU’s statistics discipline was the only one recognized as a national key discipline in statistics, a title it retained in 2001 and 2007. Since 2010, the rise of econometrics at XMU has further fueled growth in mathematical statistics, attracting internationally competitive scholars and producing influential research.

XMU’s econometrics, economic statistics, and mathematical statistics together form its broader statistics discipline, which was selected in both rounds of China’s “Double First-Class” initiative—in 2017 and again in 2022.

In the era of artificial intelligence, data serves as the fuel, while statistical analysis methods act as the engine powering model construction and optimization. To stay at the forefront of interdisciplinary “AI+” research, the College of Economics has actively advanced the development of data science since 2015, yielding substantial progress through targeted initiatives.

The College established the Center for Data Science and Decision Consulting, part of the Ministry of Education’s Key Laboratory of Econometrics (XMU). Leveraging strengths in econometrics, statistics, economics, and finance, the center serves as a platform for research, education, and social engagement.

In collaboration with XMU’s School of Information, the College launched the undergraduate major in Data Science and Big Data Technology in 2018, with enrollment beginning in 2019. A new specialization in Big Data Analytics was added to the master’s program in Applied Statistics that same year to cultivate talents in data science. In 2021, the Department of Statistics was renamed the Department of Statistics and Data Science to reflect this strategic focus.

The College also leads the development of a “Statistics and Data Science” disciplinary cluster and organizes workshops and symposia on topics such as machine learning and data science, fostering collaboration with scholars from China and abroad. These efforts have strengthened the College’s research and application capabilities in data science, supporting China’s national big data strategy.

With its synergistic strengths in econometrics, statistics, and data science, the College of Economics is a national leader and internationally recognized hub for methodological research in the social sciences. As artificial intelligence reshapes the research landscape, the College will leverage its academic legacy and expertise to redefine the theoretical and practical foundations of economics, finance, and related fields. By driving innovation and enabling paradigm shifts, these three disciplines are becoming core engines in advancing economics and the social sciences, powering the College’s pursuit of global academic excellence.

We warmly welcome young scholars eager to engage in frontier research to join us—including qualified overseas applicants interested in applying for the National Natural Science Foundation of China’s Excellent Young Scientists Fund (Overseas) through the College. We offer a broad platform and abundant academic resources to support your growth.

B. Global Connections

Gregory Chow and Econometrics at XMU: Professor Gregory Chow of Princeton University, Chairman of the American Economic Association’s Committee on China-America Exchanges in Economics, is an internationally acclaimed expert in Chinese economy and a foundational figure in econometrics. In the 1960s, he developed the renowned “Chow Test,” along with innovative methods for dynamic spectrum analysis and optimal economic control—tools that have become essential in modern econometric analysis. In recognition of his contributions, Princeton’s Econometric Research Program bears his name, underscoring his lasting impact on the field. His academic legacy continues to influence econometric research and strengthen the intellectual bridge between XMU and the global economics community.

Wang Yanan and Das Kapital: The College of Economics at XMU is rooted in a distinguished academic tradition. One of its most prominent figures, Professor Wang Yanan—a renowned Marxist economist, educator, and the first President of XMU after the founding of the People’s Republic of China—was instrumental in introducing Marxist theory to China. In 1938, he and Mr. Guo Dali completed the first full Chinese translation of the three volumes of Das Kapital. This seminal work opened new intellectual frontiers in China and significantly advanced the dissemination of Marxist thought. It also laid a strong theoretical foundation for the College and fostered early academic exchanges between China and the global economics community.

C. Additional Advantages

International English-Language Teaching Environment: The College of Economics at XMU is dedicated to fostering a truly global academic environment. English serves as the primary language for instruction and research, ensuring that faculty can teach, conduct research, and collaborate without language barriers.

Robust Administrative and Technical Support: The College is supported by a skilled and responsive administrative and technical team. From daily operations to advanced research assistance, the team enables faculty to focus on academic pursuits.

Attractive Salary and Benefits: We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package for candidates who hold Ph.D. degrees from institutions outside Chinese mainland. Our goal is to attract and retain top global talent by providing professional and personal support for long-term success.

IV. Xiamen-UK Connections

As a prominent city on China’s southeastern coast, Xiamen has long maintained multifaceted cooperation with the UK in trade, culture, and education. In 1983, Xiamen and Cardiff established a sister-city relationship—the first official partnership of its kind between China and the UK. Over the past four decades, this connection has fostered strong, mutually beneficial exchanges, setting a benchmark for international sister-city collaboration.

In 2008, XMU established a Confucius Institute at Cardiff University to promote Chinese language and culture while enhancing mutual understanding between China and the UK. XMU has also partnered with several other British institutions, including Newcastle University and the University of Southampton, to launch additional Confucius Institutes and further academic exchange. These partnerships have paved the way for faculty and student exchanges, joint research initiatives, and interdisciplinary cooperation.

The College of Economics at XMU has embraced internationalization as a strategic priority, leveraging its UK partnerships to drive academic innovation and talent development. Through joint degree programs, credit transfer agreements, and collaborative research projects, the College has built strong ties with UK universities such as the University of Oxford, the University of Birmingham, Durham University, Cardiff University, and the University of Southampton. Currently, 6 faculty members in the College hold Ph.D. degrees from leading British institutions, including the London School of Economics, further reflecting the depth of XMU’s academic ties with the UK.