Part-time Research Associate/ Assitant I/ II/ Technical Assistant

1 week ago

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Overview Part-time Research Associate/ Assistant I/ II/ Technical Assistant (Project no: R2088) - (25001YE) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University. HKMU is a modern, vibrant university focused on applied education, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach. The project (R2088) is titled: Navigating Regulatory Landscapes: The Impact of Macroprudential Policies on Financial Development and Economic Growth in Hong Kong. Project description: This project examines how macroprudential tools—such as LTV/DTI caps, countercyclical buffers, and sectoral capital requirements—shape financial development and real-economy outcomes. We will build a structured policy database, merge it with market- and macro-level datasets, and estimate causal effects using modern econometric techniques. Major Duties and Responsibilities Conduct systematic literature reviews on macroprudential policy, financial development, and growth (academic and policy sources). Collect, clean, and merge time-series/panel data (bank-level, credit, housing, firm outcomes, and macro indicators). Implement empirical analyses (e.g., event studies, difference-in-differences, panel regressions, SVAR/time-series models). Build reproducible code and documentation (version control, data dictionaries, replication files). Draft concise memos, figures, and tables for working papers and presentations. Qualifications A current Master’s/PhD student (or strong final-year undergraduate) in economics, finance, public policy, data science, or related field. Solid econometrics skills and experience with Stata, R, or Python (pandas/statsmodels). Proven data cleaning/merging skills and attention to detail. Strong research writing ability in English. Coursework or prior work on macroprudential policy, banking, or housing markets. Familiarity with Hong Kong’s financial system and HKMA publications. Experience with time-series econometrics (VAR/SVAR, ARDL, unit root/cointegration tests). Ability to read Chinese-language policy documents. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with statutory provisions. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Job Details Job: Temporary/Part-time R&D School/Unit: Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration Closing Date: 31/Dec/2025, 11:59:00 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr

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