Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Founded in 1991, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a world renowned international research university in Asia's most vibrant city. The University comprises more than 500 faculty members whose research ranges from science to engineering, business, humanities and social sciences. HKUST has been ranked among the top universities in Asia by QS Asian University Rankings. With the approaching of its 25th anniversary, the University will conduct a clustered hiring campaign aimed at advancing the University's academic strengths in selected cross-disciplinary areas that are strategically important to HKUST's future development.

We are seeking to hire a senior economist (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) with a relevant PhD degree and expertise in applied economics relevant for the analysis of public policy (including public economics, labor economics, industrial organization, and program evaluation). This joint position will be in the Department of Economics and other relevant units of the University as appropriate. Teaching may be at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. Salary is highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and housing benefits. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract for appointment on contract terms.