JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Position Title/Short Description
Section: International: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HONG KONG
JEL Classifications:
00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
H -- Public Economics
I -- Health, Education, and Welfare
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
N -- Economic History
O -- Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
P -- Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems
Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
D -- Microeconomics
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Department of Economics invites applications for tenure-track position(s) at any rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full) in all fields of Economics. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in Applied Microeconomics. Outstanding candidates in other areas are also encouraged to apply.
HKUST is a world-renowned English-speaking international research university in one of Asia’s most vibrant cities. The Department of Economics at HKUST strives to excel in both its research and teaching missions. In 2025, the Economics Department was ranked No. 27 in the world, No. 4 in Asia, and No. 1 in Hong Kong, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject—Economics & Econometrics.
Salary is highly competitive. The university offers a comprehensive fringe benefits package, including medical/dental care, annual leave, and housing benefits, for eligible appointees.
Candidates must receive a Ph.D. by August 2027 and must demonstrate the potential to achieve excellence in both research and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
To receive full consideration, applications, including a curriculum vitae, recent publications or research papers, and three letters of recommendation, must be submitted electronically by November 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
https://apply.interfolio.com/191029
Inquiries may be addressed to econjob@ust.hk.
Application Requirements:
- External Application Link