About ZIBS
Based in China and with a global focus, ZIBS aims to build a science & technology-focused premier global business school from China, by upholding the "5i" philosophy of being “international, interdisciplinary, innovative, inclusive and integrative”, with continued emphases on 3 strategic pillars - Global ZIBS, Digital ZIBS, and the ZIBS Ecosystem.
ZIBS Research Center
The ZIBS eco-system has developed into a research and cooperation platform involving nearly 20 research institutions and agencies after a series of transitions, upgrades and iterations, with a focus on important research topics and studies that push back the frontiers of science in digital economy and digital finance.
Due to the needs of summer research work, ZIBS research team plans to recruit 13 individuals to participate in different research projects.
What You Will Gain：
Corresponding remuneration based on the actual workload and performance of different positions；
Recognition of participation in ZIBS research projects issued by Department of Research Management, Zhejiang University International Business School upon approval by the project leader；
Opportunities to access relevant resources of ZIBS research platform and participate in national major fund projects；
Opportunities to engage deeply with core members of research teams, receive guidance from senior mentors, and collaborate on research papers based on cutting-edge knowledge；
Learning and mastering research skills and methods including data collection, analysis, literature review, laying a solid foundation for future academic and research pursuits.
Research Group 1
Introduction of Research Project
1. Development and Innovation of Financial Infrastructure;
2. Development and Innovation of the Data Asset Market;
3. Financial Markets and Risk Management.
Head of research project
DAI Xinzhu
ZIBS Associate Professor
Director of ZIBS Law & Finance Research Lab. DAI Xinzhu holds her Phd in Economics from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE) , and conducted post-doctoral research in management at Fudan University School of Management. Prior to Joining ZIBS, DAI Xinzhu served as a senior research fellow at Shanghai Gold Exchange.
Number of Participants:
5 individuals
Duration:
July to September (Excellent candidates will be considered for long-term project participation)
Location:
Online
Requirements:
1. Master's degree or higher in Economics, Finance, Law, Data Science, or related fields (including candidates currently pursuing degrees). Applicants with experience in leading or participating in recruitment-oriented research projects are preferred：
2. Exceptional written communication skills with demonstrated ability to independently produce research reports;
3. Strong sense of responsibility, teamwork spirit, and proven reliability in work execution;
4. Proficiency in research methodologies/tools, with capabilities in data analysis, information synthesis, and structured logical thinking.
Research Group 2
Introduction of Research Project
1. Research on the Role of Green Innovation in Enhancing Urban Climate Risk Response Capacity: Mechanisms and Policy Recommendations
2. Development Pathways and Policy Recommendations for Integrated Transportation under the Green Transition
3. Talent Development Models Supporting Green Development Strategies and Sustainable Development Goals
Head of research project
LU Jiajun
ZIBS Assistant Professor
An Adjunct Researcher in Research Center for Asset Management, and Executive Director of Research Center for Digital Economics and Financial Innovations at Zhejiang University. His research interests are mainly focused on Urban and regional economics, Housing economics, and Applied spatial econometrics. He has published more than 10 research papers in academic journals, including the single-authored paper published in Regional Science and Urban Economics, and Economics Letters.
Number of Participants：
3 individuals
Duration：
July to September (Excellent candidates will be considered for long-term project participation)
Location：
Online
Requirements：
1.Bachelor’s and master’s degree or higher in Economics, Finance, Law, Data Science, or related fields (including candidates currently pursuing degrees). Applicants with experience in leading or participating in recruitment-oriented research projects are preferred：
2.Exceptional written communication skills with demonstrated ability to independently produce research reports;
3.Strong sense of responsibility, teamwork spirit, and proven reliability in work execution.
Research Group 3
Introduction of Research Project
When making strategic decisions, organizations need to consider various factors, including the cognition of decision-makers, the existing resources and capabilities of the organization, external environmental factors, among others. In the context of digital transformation, how and to what extent do these factors influence an organization’s strategic decisions? This project will primarily focus on the strategic decisions of organizations in the digital age.
Head of research project
LUO Lingli
ZIBS Assistant Professor
LUO Lingli received her PhD from the University of New South Wales in 2019, and joined ZIBS in 2022. Her research in the field of strategic management mainly focuses on behavioral strategy, organizational aspirations, and multinational enterprises (MNEs) in China. Her work has been published in Journal of Management Studies, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of Business Ethics, Asia Pacific Journal of Management, Management and Organization Review, Journay of Supply Chain Management, Journal of Small Business Management, European Management Review, among others. She has led several projects, including projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation, and is a recipient of the Young Scholar Award for Research Excellence in Philosophy and Social Science in Zhejiang Province. She currently serves as an Associate Editor of Australian Journal of Management and an editorial board member of Asia Pacific Journal of Management.
Number of Participants：
2 individuals
Duration：
July to September (Excellent candidates will be considered for long-term project participation)
Location：
Online
Requirements：
1.Excellent proficiency in English language;
2.Ability to review and analyze relevant literature and research reports, strong skills in writing and data analysis;
3.Proficient in research methods and tools, students are required to be able to conduct regression analysis using tools such as Stata.
Research Group 4
Introduction of Research Project
1.Edit and compile monthly center reports；
2.Assist in literature review and data collection for research projects；
3.Participate in field surveys to gather internationalization case studies；
4.Support data analysis and report writing for Top 100 Chinese Private Enterprises Globalization project；
5.Engage in academic events to enhance research capabilities.
Head of research project
WAN Feng
ZIBS Associate Professor
Prior to joining ZIBS, he has worked at Beijing Normal University and University of East Anglia. His research interests include innovation management, industrial clusters, and competitive strategies. He has published articles in Management International Review, Technovation, Technological Forecasting & Social Change, among others.
Number of Participants：
1 individual
Duration：
Flexible (Excellent candidates will be considered for long-term project participation)
Location：
Online
Requirements：
1.Excellent writing skills with ability to draft high-quality reports；
2.Strong responsibility and teamwork spirit；
3.Proficiency in research methods, data analysis, and logical thinking.
Research Group 5
Introduction of Research Project
1. Research on promoting green finance and sustainable development;
2. Research on the application of machine learning and large language models in quantitative finance;
3. Research on the practical development of data assets and data elements in China.
Head of research project
WANG Hua
Haina Research Scientist
CFA Charterholder. He has worked at both academic field and financial institutions such as investment banks with both long-term industrial and academic experiences in Japan, United Kingdom and China, etc.
Number of Participants:
3 individuals
Duration:
July to September
Location:
Online
Requirements:
1.Have a certain level of initiative;
2.Possess moderate literature reading and data analysis skills;
3.Demonstrate strong proficiency in reading English literature.
Application
Interested candidates should send their CV (in both Chinese and English) to yingjiejin@intl.zju.edu.cn. Please indicate the email subject as [ZIBS—The number of the research group + Your Name + Contact Number].The CV file should be named in the format: [Your Name_Grade_University_Major_Research Direction], e.g., ZHANGSan_Grade 2 master_ZJU_FinTech_Green Finance;
Application Deadline: July 15, 2025;
Applicants will undergo relevant assessments, with specific details to be provided in subsequent notifications.
