Ph.D. students at HKU

If you are considering being supervised by me, I recommend discussing it with me in advance, preferably during your first year. 

Research and Teaching Assistants

I hire research and teaching assistants from time to time. I am currently accepting applications for both research assistant and teaching assistant positions.

1. Research Assistant (Graduate Level)

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 (e.g. transcript)

• A brief statement explaining your interest in the position 

2. Teaching/Research Assistant (Undergraduate Level)

The appointee will assist with teaching activities for Intermediate Macroeconomics and International Macroeconomics. Duties may include researching topics covered in class, preparing course materials, and other teaching-related support. Priority will be given to students who have previously taken my courses.

If interested, please send me an email with your CV, transcript, and a brief statement of your interest in the position.

Applicants to the Ph.D. program at HKU

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