Research Associate/Fellow (1-year contract), School of Accountancy

Job Description

• Provide research assistance for the Tier 2 research project.
• Compile and clean data from various sources, construct empirical measures.
• Data analysis and statistical analysis of the research studies.
• Compile information and write research reports.
• Assist to prepare manuscripts for publication in targeted journals.
• Any other research-related work assigned.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information System, Economics, Business or related fields (with substantial computing/programming training).
• Undergraduate or Master degree and research experience in Accounting / Finance / Economics / Statistics is a plus.
• Knowledge of computer science foundations and fundamental / information studies.
• Knowledge in programming languages, knows how to work with operating systems and how to maintain databases, especially in Big Data Management.
• Knowledge in accounting, in particular, the ability to understand financial reports.
• Experience/training in accounting, finance, business, or economics research able to collect data from various resources.
• Competency in the use of statistics in research.
• Ability in using and/or programming using statistical software (e.g. SAS, Stata, Python).
• Ability to handle a high volume of quantitative work, with attention to details.
• Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Provide research assistance for the Tier 2 research project.
• Compile and clean data from various sources, construct empirical measures.
• Data analysis and statistical analysis of the research studies.
• Compile information and write research reports.
• Assist to prepare manuscripts for publication in targeted journals.
• Any other research-related work assigned.