Ph.D. students at HKU

If you are considering being supervised by me, I recommend consulting me beforehand (during the first year). 

Research and Teaching Assistant

I am recruiting a research assistant now.

Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will assist with academic research in macroeconomics and international economics. 

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting literature reviews

• Gathering and managing data

• Solving macroeconomic models

• Preparing materials for presentations and draft manuscripts

For research-related tasks, knowledge of graduate-level macroeconomics (e.g., solving dynamic models) and proficiency in software such as MATLAB, Stata, or Python are highly desirable. This position is particularly suitable for students planning to apply to a PhD program, those currently enrolled in a Master’s/PhD program seeking a research topic, or recent graduates aiming to gain research experience.

Communication will be in English. Applicants should be interested in research in economics, macroeconomics and/or international economics. To have some ideas about possible research topics, please refer to my research webpage.

Requirements

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in Economics, Finance, or a related field. 

Priority will be given to:

• Applicants currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master’s program (or equivalent)

• Applicants with strong quantitative and programming skills

• Applicants who are residing in, or able to reside in, Hong Kong

What We Offer

The appointment will initially be on a temporary part-time basis. Extension or transition to a full-time contract may be possible, contingent on satisfactory performance.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• An up-to-date CV 

• Supporting documents demonstrating relevant skills

• A brief statement explaining your interest in the position 

Applicants to the Ph.D. program at HKU

I am not involved in admissions. You can find information here.