JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
Position Title/Short Description
Section: International:Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Guangzhou, Guangdong, CHINA
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Machine learning and artificial intelligence in finance
Blockchain technology, smart contracts, and digital currencies
Robo advising, modern portfolio analysis and risk management
Algorithm trading and financial predictions
Technology innovations for financial services
Regulatory issues and challenges in FinTech
Financial Inclusion
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Financial Technology Thrust of Society Hub of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) Campus invites applications for tenure-track positions at any rank in all fields of FinTech. For more information about the Fintech Thrust, please visit https://hkust-gz.edu.cn/academics/four-hubs/society-hub/financial-technology.
We seek talents in the cutting-edge research in FinTech. Areas of interest include but are not limited to:
Big data in finance;
Machine learning and artificial intelligence in finance;
Blockchain technology, smart contracts, and digital currencies;
Robo advising, modern portfolio analysis and risk management;
Algorithm trading and financial predictions;
Technology innovations for financial services;
Regulatory issues and challenges in FinTech;
Financial Inclusion.
English is the medium of instruction and administration at HKUST (GZ) campus. HKUST(GZ) is committed to diversity in recruitment and equal opportunity employment, and we strongly encourage suitable candidates of diverse backgrounds to submit their applications.
Applicants must receive a PhD degree by August 2022 in relevant fields.
Salary is highly competitive of international standard and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Start-up research funds and excellent research equipment and support will be provided.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To ensure full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Application Requirements:
- Teaching Evaluations
- Most Representative Publications
- Teaching Statement
- Research Statement
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Letters of Reference
Reference Instructions:
Application Instructions:
For more information, please visit the recruitment website (https://gz-faculty-recruitment.hkust.edu.hk/) and FAQ page (https://gz-faculty-recruitment.hkust.edu.hk/faq).
For questions regarding the recruitment system or general inquiries, please reach us at facultyhire@ust.hk. For Hub/Thrust specific questions, please address to Society Hub: gzrecruitSOC@ust.hk or Fintech Thrust: ftect@ust.hk with subject title of “Application to FTEC”.
Application deadline: We accept application all-year-round. Evaluation and selection has begun and we review applications continuously.