HKUST Business School is searching for a capable and dynamic individual to fill the position of Post-doctoral Fellow / Research Associate in the Institute for Financial Research (IFR). The institute’s mission is to address critical social and economic issues of our time by combining and leveraging knowledge and resources across different intellectual disciplines and fields, as well as from different schools and universities. Our proposed research activities and programs will focus on tackling some of the most important challenges and opportunities in Hong Kong today. The institute has four main research themes: a) Technological Innovations; b) Environmental and Social Responsibility; c) Wealth Management; d) Macro-finance and Geo-economics. The appointee will assist faculty members of the Institute in conducting research in areas related to fintech and/or wealth management and contribute to broader academic and policy discussions under the Institute’s mandate. The job duties include:
Applicants should have a PhD degree in finance, economics, computer science, environmental studies, 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 Chinese, and proficiency in programming and statistical software. Relevant research experience is preferred.
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.
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