Research Assistant / Research Associate / Post-doctoral Fellow (Machine Learning and Quantitative Investment) - various positions

Job Posting Details The appointees will work closely with a research team with both academic and wall-street experience on the role of AI/ML inequity markets and quantitative investing. They will be required to perform specific research tasks including but not limited to applying AI/ML technology in stock return, risk, transaction cost modelling and portfolio optimization etc., and performing any other duties as assigned.Applicants should have a PhD degree (for Research Associate / Post-doctoral Fellow positions) or a master's degree (for Research Assistant positions) in computer science, data analytics, statistics, mathematics, finance or a related discipline. The ideal candidates should have strong quantitative skills and experience in data cleansing, data manipulation, and analysis; be familiar with machine learning algorithms and capable of modifying standard algorithms for specific tasks; have good understanding or experience in cloud platform (Google cloud); be proficient in Python programming; have a proactive and research mindset; and be able to work independently and team-oriented with good interpersonal skills. Knowledge of financial market will be an added advantage. (Duration: 1 year, renewable)Fringe benefits such as medical benefits and paid leave will be provided where applicable.Interested applicants are requested to send a curriculum vitae with a letter of intent describing their motivation, qualifications, skills and experience relevant to the position, as well as at least one academic paper/writing sample.Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes only.) HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.var RichTextValue = PTRTEFillcache('/psc/hrmsxprod_newwin/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL','PT_RTE_IMG_DB_LOC','record://PTRTDB','HRS_JO_PDSC_VW_DESCRLONG$0','1');var TextAreaObject = document.getElementById('HRS_JO_PDSC_VW_DESCRLONG$0');if (typeof(TextAreaObject) != 'undefined' && TextAreaObject != null) TextAreaObject.innerHTML = RichTextValue;