Job Details

Institution: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
Department: Financial Technology Thrust, Society Hub

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has built a reputation for academic excellence over its 30-year history, cultivating top-tier talent and nurturing future leaders in both academia and industry. At its Guangzhou campus (HKUST(GZ)), the university continues this mission with a focus on cross-disciplinary education and research, addressing the complex challenges of the 21st century. HKUST(GZ) offers world-class research facilities, four trans-disciplinary hubs, and sixteen thrust areas, providing an environment that attracts outstanding international faculty and students. English is the primary language for instruction and administration.

Located in Nansha District, Guangzhou, HKUST(GZ) sits at the heart of the Greater Bay Area, neighboring Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macao, one of the world’s most dynamic regions. Learn more about the campus: HKUST Guangzhou.

Positions Available

The Financial Technology Thrust of the Society Hub invites applications for tenure-track or tenured faculty positions at all ranks:

• Assistant Professor

• Associate Professor

• Professor

We welcome candidates conducting cutting-edge research across all areas of Financial Technology (FinTech). Applicants should hold a PhD in FinTech or a related field, including but not limited to:

• Computational Mathematics

• Computer Science

• Economics & Finance

• Financial Engineering

• Information Systems

• Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence

• Mathematical Finance

• Operations Research & Optimization

• Probability & Statistics

Research Areas of Interest

We are particularly interested in candidates working in areas such as:

• Blockchain technologies, smart contracts, and digital currencies

• Robo-advising, quantitative investing, and risk management

• AI, machine learning, and big data analytics in finance

• Technological innovations for financial services

• Regulatory challenges in FinTech

• Digital economy and financial inclusion

For more information about the FinTech Thrust, visit: FTEC at HKUST(GZ)

Remuneration and Benefits

• Highly competitive salary

• Comprehensive fringe benefits, including medical and dental coverage

• Annual leave and housing benefits where applicable

• Appointment at Professor rank: substantive basis

• Appointment at Associate Professor: with or without substantiation

• Assistant Professor / Associate Professor (non-substantive) appointments: typically 3-year contracts, renewable by mutual agreement

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit their applications via the HKUST/HKUST(GZ) Recruitment System. First-time users must create a personal account.

For more information about the recruitment process, visit: Job Posting Details.

For inquiries:

• General: facultyhire@hkust-gz.edu.cn

• Society Hub: gzrecruitsoc@hkust-gz.edu.cn

• FinTech Thrust: ftect@hkust-gz.edu.cn (Please use subject: “Faculty Application to FTEC”)

Review of applications will continue until all positions are filled.