The Department of Environmental Management at the College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (CESE) of Peking University in Beijing, China invites applications for open-rank, tenure-track/tenured faculty positions (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) starting from the academic year 2026-2027.
We welcome outstanding candidates from a range of disciplinary backgrounds. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in relevant disciplines, especially those in core social sciences (such as Environmental and Resource Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology) OR related interdisciplinary fields (such as Environmental Sciences/Engineering, Geography, Data Science) with a demonstrated focus on environmental management and governance, environmental systems analysis and decision support, and policy analysis.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in independent research. We expect candidates to develop an internationally competitive and innovative research program, with emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, foster global academic partnerships, and deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate and graduate students at Peking University. Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is preferred.
Priority Research Areas: We are particularly interested in candidates whose work aligns with one or more of the following priority areas: climate governance & policy, climate resilience & adaptation, regional & international environmental cooperation, computational and data-driven approaches, governance of soil, waste, and emerging pollutants.
The positions offer a competitive salary, subsidized housing, and an attractive research grant start-up package. To apply, please submit your application materials—including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, published papers, any supporting documents demonstrating your expertise, and contact information for three references—to cese.envmgt@pku.edu.cn.
l The standard application deadline is December 15th annually; however, complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
l Nominations and questions about the positions may be sent to cese.envmgt@pku.edu.cn, using "Faculty Position in Environmental Management" as the subject line.
l For more information about our current faculty, visit our website in Chinese: http://cese.pku.edu.cn/szdw/zzjs/index.htm and in English: https://en.cese.pku.edu.cn/faculty/facultybydepartment/departmentofmanagement/index.htm
We also welcome senior scholars in all areas of environmental management to contact us for a possible job talk all year around.
Peking University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals with backgrounds in environmental social sciences and other interdisciplinary fields, particularly those from underrepresented groups in academia.
