Research Assistant, Department of Accountancy, Economics and Finance

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY, ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

Research Assistant (25260134)

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in research in behavioral economics, particularly on topics of learning and decision-making;


• Assist in literature review; and


• Conduct experiments and data analysis.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in Economics, Psychology, Mathematics or other related disciplines is preferred; 


• Candidates with who intend to pursue further study on Economics are preferred; and


• Knowledge of programming, e.g., R, Python, etc. is preferred.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract for up to six months.  Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to performance review, mutual agreement, and availability of funding.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For enquiries, please contact Dr. Benson Tsz Kin LEUNG at [email protected].

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications to the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.