The Center for Securities Analysis with Financial Technology of the HKUST Department of Accounting invites applicants to fill the positions of full-time Research Assistant / Research Associate / Post-doctoral Fellow. The appointees will assist faculty members of the Center to conduct research in areas related to securities analysis and financial technology. The responsibilities of the appointees include data collection and analysis, database management, editorial support, and 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. The ideal candidates should have genuine interest in research and intellectual curiosity. They should possess an excellent command of verbal and written English, and proficiency in programming and statistical software such as SAS, STAT and Python. Related prior research experience is preferred, with knowledge about machine learning and financial market being an advantage. (Duration: 1 year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided.

Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

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