JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
February 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
University of Hong Kong
Position Title/Short Description
Section: International: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Hong Kong, HONG KONG
JEL Classifications:
N0 -- General
N1 -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics; Industrial Structure; Growth; Fluctuations
N2 -- Financial Markets and Institutions
N3 -- Labor and Consumers, Demography, Education, Health, Welfare, Income, Wealth, Religion, and Philanthropy
N4 -- Government, War, Law, International Relations, and Regulation
N5 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environment, and Extractive Industries
N6 -- Manufacturing and Construction
N7 -- Transport, Trade, Energy, Technology, and Other Services
N8 -- Micro-Business History
N9 -- Regional and Urban History
O0 -- General
P0 -- General
J0 -- General
Keywords:
Centre for Quantitative History (CQH)
HKU Business School
Quantitative History
China's Economic History
China's Financial History
China's Social History
Academic Journal Publications
Research Assistants
Research Seminars
Working Paper Series
Biennial Conference
Economics
Ph.D. Degree
Hong Kong
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Centre for Quantitative History at HKU Business School is seeking applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship with the possibility of a one-year extension for the academic year 2024/25 starting in August 2024. This fellowship offers an opportunity to collaborate with Principal Investigators on research related to China's economic, financial, social, and other historical aspects, with a focus on academic journal publications. The role involves leading a team of Research Assistants and actively participating in Centre activities.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in quantitative history research to be considered. They should have excellent communication skills in Chinese and English for both writing and oral presentation. Responsibilities for fellows include moderating research seminars, managing the Centre's working paper series, and organizing the biennial conference. Fellows must reside in Hong Kong and actively engage in the Centre's academic life, attending readings, lectures, presentations, and campus activities.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until July 31, 2024, or until positions are filled. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Selected candidates will receive assistance in obtaining a work permit in Hong Kong. Applicants must apply online at the University's careers site and upload necessary documents. For enquiries, please contact cqhmail@hku.hk.
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
• a cover letter;
• an up-to-date C.V.;
• an official Ph.D. certificate (if available) and/or transcripts;
• a writing sample (Ph.D. dissertation or a working paper);
• a research proposal of max five A4 pages; and
• the name and contact information of two academic referees (we will reach out to your referees for a recommendation once you are shortlisted).
Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until July 31, 2024, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. Once selected, the University would offer assistance in obtaining a work permit in Hong Kong. Enquiries about the posts should be sent to cqhmail@hku.hk.