Ref.: 536713

Work type: Full-time

Department: Faculty of Business and Economics (07030)

Categories: Professoriate Staff

Hong Kong

Research Assistant Professor in Finance in Faculty of Business and Economics

Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor in Finance in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 536713), to commence on September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in finance or a related business discipline, and demonstrate strong potential for high-quality research in areas such as disclosure, capital markets and ESG. The appointee is expected to engage in high-quality scholarly research and teaching, and should be capable of teaching at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels. Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level will be an advantage.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online applications for this post. Applicants should apply via the University’s career site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and will continue until July 2, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Ref.: 536713

Work type: Full-time

Department: Faculty of Business and Economics (07030)

Categories: Professoriate Staff

Hong Kong

Research Assistant Professor in Finance in Faculty of Business and Economics

Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor in Finance in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 536713), to commence on September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in finance or a related business discipline, and demonstrate strong potential for high-quality research in areas such as disclosure, capital markets and ESG. The appointee is expected to engage in high-quality scholarly research and teaching, and should be capable of teaching at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels. Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level will be an advantage.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online applications for this post. Applicants should apply via the University’s career site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and will continue until July 2, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency