Research Assistant

Research Assistant (Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office) - DBM Job Title: Research Assistant (Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office) Department: School of Business and Management Job ID: 11033 The appointee will work closely with faculty on research projects/training projects in the areas of family business and family office and have a chance to be exposed to international academic institutions, top financial institutions, renowned family businesses and family offices. He / She is expected to: Assist in both practical and academic research, including literature review, collecting and analysing data, drafting articles, cases, research reports and white papers etc. Prepare and conduct interviews with family business owners/entrepreneurs/family office practitioners. Assist in training programs including content design, material preparation and class coordination when necessary. Requirements: A Master’s degree or above in a business-related discipline; strong academic performance and experience from leading institutions will be considered a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Chinese and English, with strong interpersonal capabilities. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; proactive and well-organized, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines consistently. Experience in handling both quantitative and qualitative data; familiarity with statistical tools for data processing is preferred. Knowledge or experience in family business and family office is preferred; and Willingness to take on ad hoc tasks as needed. (Duration: 2 years, renewable) About the Center The Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office (“The Center”) at HKUST Business School is one of the most active and productive research and teaching centers in the areas of family business and family office in Asia. In particular, the Center is the pioneer in doing research and teaching on family office. The Center Director Prof. Winnie Peng and Senior Advisor Prof. Roger King’s areas of research focus include succession planning, professionalization, family governance, family philanthropy, wealth management, family office direct investment, impact investing, etc. They publish research papers in the international academic journals and column articles on local and international media, and are often quoted by Bloomberg, Forbes, Asian Private Banker, Family Office Times magazine, etc. They have also developed a rich collection of Asian family business and family office case studies on prominent families. In addition, the Center publishes global and regional industry survey and research report with universities and industry partners around the world. The Center provides family business and family office course in full levels at HKUST including DBA, Executive, EMBA, MBA, MSc and UG programs. The Center also provides tailor‑made training and joint programs for family business and family office owners, financial institutions and universities. The center also hosts seminars and forums frequently. Website: LinkedIn: WeChat: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract. Application Procedure To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website ( and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Saturday, 14 February 2026 . Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application. HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect. #J-18808-Ljbffr