Research Professional: Fintech and AI/ML Expert

Job Opportunity Overview

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is seeking a Research Associate to conduct and support empirical research in Fintech areas, focusing on AI/ML and multimodal content analysis. The appointee will work closely with faculty members to develop natural language processing algorithms for Chinese texts, including pre-training and fine-tuning of language models.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement NLP techniques for text representation and semantic extraction
• Conduct data cleansing, manipulation, and analysis using strong quantitative skills
• Collaborate with faculty members to design and execute research projects
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the faculty

Requirements
• PhD degree in computer science, data analytics, statistics, mathematics, or related disciplines
• Strong understanding of NLP techniques, data structures, and modeling
• Excellent quantitative skills and experience in data analysis
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
• Experience in working with sentiment analysis and advanced text analytical skills in Chinese is highly valued

Benefits
• Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical, and dental benefits

Application Instructions

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to its core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.