Research Assistant I/II

Job Description:

The James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Centre on Socio-Economic Inequality in Asia at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is seeking a full‑time Research Assistant / Pre-Doctoral Fellow to support ongoing research projects in labor economics and political economy.

Position Highlights

• Full‑time, competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Location: The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam
• Opportunity to work closely with world‑class scholars and leading researchers in labor economics and political economy

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large‑scale datasets from diverse sources
• Assist in the integration and analysis of data using large language models (LLMs) and related tools
• Support empirical and computational research in labor economics and political economy
• Contribute to building data workflows and documentation for faculty projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong programming and data‑handling skills (Python, R, or Stata)
• Familiarity or experience with LLMs or AI‑driven data processing
• Excellent analytical ability and proficient English writing skills

Application

Enquiries about the post should be sent to [email protected]. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave, medical benefits, etc. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV, a short statement of interest, and (if available) a sample of coding work or research output. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.