Research Assistant Positions in Economics - HKUST(GZ)
Position Overview:
The Urban Governance and Design Thrust at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) invites applications for 1-2 Research Assistant positions in Economics under the supervision of Professor Kelvin Yuen. The selected RAs will work closely with Professor Yuen on a range of exciting research projects within the domains of labor economics, macroeconomics, and behavioral economics.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough data and empirical analysis, including data cleaning, visualization, and statistical modeling.
Assist in the computations and simulations of various economic models.
Perform comprehensive literature reviews, summarizing findings and identifying research gaps.
Other ad-hoc tasks and logistics duties assigned
Qualifications:
Graduate-level training in economics.
Some experience in empirical analysis, preferably using software such as Stata, R, or Python.
Some familiarity or some experience in computational economics using, e.g., MATLAB or Python.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently, while also being a collaborative team player.
Prior research experience in any field of economics will be an advantage.
Benefits:
Opportunity to work closely with Professor Kelvin Yuen and be exposed to cutting-edge research in economics.
Salary is highly competitive of international standard and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
RAs demonstrating exceptional performance will be recommended for the PhD program in Urban Governance and Design at HKUST(GZ).
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should submit the following:
Updated CV/resume.
Brief cover letter detailing relevant experience and interest in the position.
Application will be open until the position is filled. Please send your applications to kelvinyuen@ust.hk. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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