Full-time/Part-time Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant I / Research Assistant II in Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 537873)
We now invite applications for the captioned post(s).
Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee will primarily assist with academic research in macroeconomics and international economics. Research responsibilities may include conducting literature reviews and background research, collecting and managing data, solving macroeconomic models, writing and debugging research code, and preparing and reviewing presentation slides, exercises, draft manuscripts, and other academic materials as required.
Familiarity with graduate-level macroeconomics or dynamic models and experience with programming or statistical software such as MATLAB, Python, or Stata would be helpful, but they are not required. Experience in writing code to collect and analyze information from online sources, or familiarity with the responsible use of AI tools for research, would also be welcome. More importantly, applicants should be motivated to learn new methods and tools, attentive to detail, and committed to producing accurate and reliable work.
The position may be particularly valuable for candidates considering further study or a research-oriented career in economics. The working language will be English. Further information about potential research topics is available on my website:
https://sites.google.com/site/wataruecon/research
Requirements
Applicants should possess a PhD degree, a Master’s degree, or a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and research ability. Candidates should have strong quantitative and analytical skills and be able to work independently. Applicants should be able to make a substantial and consistent time commitment equivalent to at least three working days per week, with greater availability preferred.
What We Offer
The appointment will commence as soon as possible for three months on a temporary full-time or part-time basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance, operational needs, and funding availability. A high competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits in accordance with the University’s policies.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date CV. Applicants should submit a brief statement explaining their interest in the position and their expected weekly availability. They are also encouraged to provide supporting materials demonstrating relevant research, quantitative, programming, or AI-related skills. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until December 15, 2026, or until the post(s) is/are filled, whichever is earlier. Early applications are encouraged.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email and may be invited to an online interview or a selection exercise. Enquiries about the position should be sent to Dr. Wataru MIYAMOTO at wataru@hku.hk.
