The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)

Position Title/Short Description

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The Thrust of Urban Governance and Design (UGOD) in the Society Hub at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST (GZ)) invites applications for multiple open-rank faculty positions (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor) in Economics, in the following focus areas:

1. Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to economic research
2. Spatial Econometrics
3. General Economics

Responsibilities:
• Conduct high-quality research and publish in top-tier academic journals.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in economics and related subjects.
• Supervise and mentor graduate students.
• Engage in collaborative, cross-disciplinary research projects within the university and beyond.
• Contribute to the academic community and participate in departmental and university service.

Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Economics, Computer Science, AI, or related disciplines.
• Strong research record with a proven ability to publish in top-tier journals.
• Strong theoretical, algorithmic, and/or computational skills.
• Enthusiasm for cross-disciplinary collaboration and research.
Senior academics should demonstrate a proven commitment to teaching, experience in and readiness for cross-disciplinary curriculum and program design, and a record of service to the academic community and/or the public.

About HKUST(GZ)
Founded in June 2022, HKUST (GZ) is located in Nansha, Guangzhou, the geometric center of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It is perfectly placed for geographical convenience and forms part of an axis for technological progress.
It is the world’s first university to experiment with an innovative academic structure. With Hubs and Thrusts instead of Schools and Departments, it is geared to promoting interdisciplinary learning in a restless search for innovative solutions to humanity’s major challenges.
HKUST(GZ) boasts cutting-edge research facilities tailored to meet the needs of our investigating scientists in various disciplines. HKUST(GZ) is a spin-off from the world-class HKUST. But both benefit from the synergy of unified and complementary campuses with shared resources--another radical departure from the conventional practice in higher education. The HKUST(GZ) community will consist of 800 faculty members, 4000 undergraduates, and 6000 postgraduates.
Our academic staff are drawn from the world’s finest institutions. Here English is the medium of instruction, and undergraduate programs are carefully articulated with postgraduate studies.

About UGOD
The Urban Governance and Design (UGOD) Thrust in the Society Hub at HKUST(GZ) aims to conduct cutting-edge, innovative research on cities through cross-disciplinary approaches to solve complex urban problems.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service
The salary is highly competitive and meets international standards, commensurate with qualifications and experience.