School of Accounting and Finance
Research Assistant
(Ref. 260226007)
[Appointment period: three to twelve months initially, with the possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project – “Earnings for compensation and earnings for valuation – How and why are they different?”
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) an honours degree or an equivalent qualification;
(b) programming skills in Stata or SAS; and
(c) prior research experience in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related quantitative research areas, preferably received from reputable universities from U.S., Australia, New Zealand, European countries and China.
Strong candidates with alternative backgrounds will also be considered.
Applicants are invited to send the C.V. and related supporting documents, e.g. working papers to Prof. Yong Zhang via email at yong.zhang@polyu.edu.hk or at telephone number 3400 3452 for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 5 March 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 26 February 2026