Join Green, FinTech and Property Lab!

I am always looking for self-motivated Ph.D. students to join my lab. The applicants should have B.S. and M.S. degrees in Economics, Finance, Remote Sensing or related subjects. Strong scientific communication (oral and written) skills in English are required. Candidates with strong programming skillsets in Python, Solidity, Go and research experience in financial/economic development, Web 3 programming, or blockchain developing are preferred. Interested students please contact me at jiafuan@hku.hk with your CV and research proposal.

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Postdoc and Research Assistant opportunities are also available in my lab, subject to available funding in my lab. Candidates are preferred with following qualifications:

  • Solid programming skills (e.g., Python, Solidity, Go, etc);
  • Great ability to analyze large complex datasets;
  • Strong capabilities required to carry out independent, innovative and insightful research;
  • Strong scientific communication skills as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, and conference presentations;
  • Strong interest in interdisciplinary studies;
  • Willingness to collaborate and ability to work successfully in a team environment.

If you are interested in joining my lab, feel free to email me at jiafuan@hku.hk with you CV and research statement.