Job Posting Details
The Center for Securities Analysis with Financial Technology of the Department of Accounting invites applicants to fill the positions of Research Assistant / Research Associate / Post-doctoral Fellow.
The appointees will assist faculty members of the Center in conducting research in areas related to securities analysis and financial technology.
The responsibilities include data collection and analysis, database management, provision of editorial support, and performing any other duties as assigned.
Applicants should have a PhD degree (for Research Associate / Post-doctoral Fellow positions) or a master's degree (for Research Assistant positions) in accounting, finance, statistics, computer science or related disciplines.
They should have genuine interest in research and intellectual curiosity.
The ideal candidates should possess an excellent command of verbal and written English, and proficiency in programming and statistical software such as SAS, STAT and Python.
Relevant research experience is preferred.
Knowledge of machine learning and financial market will be an added advantage.
(Duration: 1 year, renewable)
Fringe benefits such as medical benefits and paid leave will be provided where applicable.
Interested applicants are requested to send a curriculum vitae with a letter of intent describing their motivation, qualifications, skills and experience relevant to the position, as well as at least one academic paper/writing sample.
Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.
(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes only.)
HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of
inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.
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