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Duties

The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigators. His/her task will include (i) event planning and management; (ii) assisting in drafting operational manuals, training materials, powerpoints, forms, templates and reports; (iii) assisting in video shooting, editing and drafting subtitles; (iv) arranging and assisting to conduct interviews & focus groups as well as designing survey questionnaires and collecting quantitative data; (v) conducting data analysis of the verbatim transcription with software e.g., Nvivo and/or quantitative data with SPSS; (v) drafting research manuscripts and other presentation materials for presentation/publication in conferences/journals; (vi) performing other tasks as assigned.

Appointment Criteria

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor's degree, preferably with a Master's/MPhil degree in Social Sciences or a related discipline; (ii) rich experiences in event planning and management; (iii) solid training and experience in research methods and data analysis, both quantitative and qualitative; (iv) excellent English and Chinese proficiency.

Application Deadline

Until the Position is Filled

CITIC CLSA provides global investors and corporate executives with insights, liquidity and capital to drive their growth strategies.

Award-winning research, an extensive Asia footprint, direct links to China and highly experienced finance professionals differentiate our innovative products and services in asset management, corporate finance, equity and debt capital markets, securities and wealth management.

As part of CITIC Securities (SSE: , SEHK: 6030), China's leading investment bank, CITIC CLSA is uniquely positioned to facilitate cross-border capital flows and connect China to the world and the world to China.

CITIC CLSA operates from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. For further information, please visit

Position Description

We require a high caliber individual who will report directly to the Head of Product Impact and Innovation and be responsible for actively helping to develop new research ideas and products. The product impact and innovation function seeks to boost the level of quality, insight and differentiation in CLSA's research output; look for opportunities to develop new products; and encourage collaboration between analysts and research offices.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Product Impact and Innovation
• Work with research heads and individual analysts to maintain and enhance the quality, insight and differentiation of our research output
• Look for opportunities to improve our existing research output
• Attend the regional morning call and help analysts manage their timing. Seek to boost the call's efficiency
• Work with sales and research to identify and develop new products that are insightful, timely and differentiated
• Support our Recommendation Board process with data
• Build, maintain and update models to support valuation reviews
• Prepare material for internal communications about the research product

Requirements

• Bachelor degree required, preferably in a finance, business, economics, mathematics or economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline
• Minimum 4 to 6 years relevant work experience in sell-side research, buy-side, accounting or equivalent is a plus
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Willingness to learn by embracing challenges
• Understanding of financial modelling and strong Excel skills
• Proven ability to clearly organize, structure, and analyze complex data sets
• Experience in automating routine data tasks using VBA and/or Python
• High sense of commercial / economic awareness
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and management skills
• Excellent and well-structured written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin

About the University

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) is a non-profit private liberal-arts-oriented university with six Schools (Business, Communication, Decision Sciences, Humanities and Social Science, Translation and Foreign Languages, and Transdisciplinary Studies), and over 6,700 full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students. With its unique "Liberal + Professional" education model, HSUHK nurtures young talent with critical thinking, innovative minds, caring attitudes, moral values and social responsibility.

Aspiring to be a leading private university in the region, HSUHK prioritises stellar undergraduate education, top-quality faculty members, award-winning green campus facilities, innovative degree programmes, a unique residential college system that combines living and learning, interactive small-class teaching, close student-teacher relationships, impactful research, and excellent student development and support services.

HSUHK also ranked 7th (overall) in the ASEAN+ region, the 1st in the Greater China region, the 1st in Employability, the 3rd in Research and the 5th in Community Engagement as per the 2023 AppliedHE ASEAN+ private university ranking by the Singapore-based AppliedHE. Additionally, HSUHK was ranked among the top 200 worldwide on "Quality Education" and "Decent Work and Economic Growth" in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2021.

HSUHK was recognised in the 2025 Top Universities and Top Scientists Rankings conducted by international academic platform, , and was ranked 22nd in Social Sciences and Humanities, and 33rd in Economics and Finance among the top universities in China. The University's MSc in Global Supply Chain Management programme was ranked 84th globally in the QS International Trade Rankings 2025 announced by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The programme was also ranked 7th in the Greater China region and 4th in Hong Kong. The School of Business obtained AACSB International accreditation, a distinction achieved by only 6% of the world's leading business schools.

The University now invites applications for the following position:

Research Associate / Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant – Department of Computer Science

(Ref: RAsso / SRA / RA (COM - SDSC – SRG

Responsibilities

• use Machine Learning, Large Language Models in particular, to understand the relationship between descriptions and permissions of mobile applications;
• perform data analysis; and
• assist in documentation.

Applicants Should

• Research Associate: possess a master's degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, with at least 3 years of working experience in research or industry practice;

• Senior Research Assistant: possess a bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology,or a related discipline, with at least 3 years of working experience in research or industry practice;

• Research Assistant: possess a bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology,or a related discipline

• possess good programming skills in Python;

• have a good understanding of Machine Learning and/or Deep Learning will be an advantage;
• have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; and
• have the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicant should visit this link and apply on or before 28 September 2025. The University reserves the right not to fill the position in this exercise.

Applicants who are not invited to an interview within three months may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information received will be treated in strict confidence, and the data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request.

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability by guarantee, is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Title

Research Associate – Oil & Gas + New/Basic Materials

Company A Global Investment Bank

Location: Hong Kong

Responsibilities:

• Mainly support a total c.15 stocks coverage in China/HK oil & gas and new & basic material coverage.
• Depends on experience and performance, candidate might have chance to cover stocks independently.
• To support on financial modeling.
• To independently write brief notes on results and breaking news, as well as the bulk of in-depth reports.
• To assist on the invitation of Corporate Clients to Company events.
• To build up good relationship with Corporate Clients.
• To complete client requests with minimal supervision.

Job Requirements:

• Degree holder in Finance and Accounting or related disciplines.
• Around 1 to 3 years of relevant equity research experience.
• Good spoken and written English and Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese).
• Willing to learn and pay attention to details.
• Enjoy pitching stock ideas.
• Proficient in Excel and other PC skills / computer operations including Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• A pleasant, flexible, fast learner and team player who possesses /shows very good work attitude and strong commitment to work and who is willing to work overtime in case needed.
• A hardworking team player who is eager to learn, able to work under pressure and willing to work long hours.

Interested candidate please email your CV to - or call for more details.

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Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design Limited

Research Associate / Research Assistant (several posts)

Research Associate / Research Assistant (several posts)

(. No.: AiDLab/P2.3/R

(Appointment period: 12 months initially, with possibility of further appointment)

The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project – "Intelligent Garment Inspection System".

Duties (Post 1)

(1) Developing algorithms and models for inspection

(2) Programming inspection features and functions

(3) Testing the system prototypes in real life manufacturing environment

(4) Documenting the system architecture, process and implementation

(5) Liaising with collaborating companies in the industry for collecting their requirements and arranging testing

(6) Performing any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his delegates.

Qualifications (Post 1)

Applicants for the Research Associate post should have a master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering or other related disciplines with three or more years of research/relevant work experience.

Applicants for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree in one of the afore- mentioned or other related disciplines.

Duties (Post 2)

(1) Liaising with collaborating companies in the industry for collecting their requirements and arranging testing.

(2) Testing the system prototypes developed by the project team in real life manufacturing environment.

(3) Documenting the testing performance of the system prototypes in trial sites.

(4) Performing any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his delegates.

Qualifications (Post 2)

Applicants for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree in fashion, textiles, or other related disciplines with solid knowledge of textile materials, garment and textile manufacture.

Please return the completed application form, together with a detailed curriculum vitae, to the AiDLab. Part-time applicants are also welcome.

Industry:

Education / Training

Job Category / Function:

Education (Research)

Job Position Level:

General

Employment Term:

Full Time

Min. Edu. Level Req:

-

Minimum QF Level attained:

-

Total Working Exp:

-

Salary(HKD):

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Location:

Tai Po District / Tai Po

Benefits:

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Research Associate / Research Assistant (several posts)

(Ref. No.: AiDLab/P2.3/R

(Appointment period: 12 months initially, with possibility of further appointment)

The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project – "Intelligent Garment Inspection System".

Duties (Post 1)

(1) Developing algorithms and models for inspection

(2) Programming inspection features and functions

(3) Testing the system prototypes in real life manufacturing environment

(4) Documenting the system architecture, process and implementation

(5) Liaising with collaborating companies in the industry for collecting their requirements and arranging testing

(6) Performing any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his delegates.

Qualifications (Post 1)

Applicants for the Research Associate post should have a master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering or other related disciplines with three or more years of research/relevant work experience.

Applicants for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree in one of the afore- mentioned or other related disciplines.

Duties (Post 2)

(1) Liaising with collaborating companies in the industry for collecting their requirements and arranging testing.

(2) Testing the system prototypes developed by the project team in real life manufacturing environment.

(3) Documenting the testing performance of the system prototypes in trial sites.

(4) Performing any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his delegates.

Qualifications (Post 2)

Applicants should have an honours degree in fashion, textiles, or other related disciplines with solid knowledge of textile materials, garment and textile manufacture.

Please return the completed application form, together with a detailed curriculum vitae, to the AiDLab. Part-time applicants are also welcome.

Responsibilities:

• Execute the company's technology strategy and roadmap.
• Conduct research and development (R&D) in cooling technologies and smart materials.
• Write and review research reports, proposals, and project documentation.
• Conduct research, data collection, and analysis, ensuring timely submission of findings.
• Conduct laboratory work related to materials science and product development.
• Finish outdoor research activities and site visits for data collection and testing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or related fields.
• Experience in cooling systems, smart materials, thermodynamics, or sustainable energy is highly recommended.
• Strong skills in innovation, data analysis, and report writing.

Company An International Investment Bank

Location: Hong Kong

Responsibilities:

• Provide research support to the team head;
• Independent coverage of key consumer stocks with differentiated views;
• Ability to write strong thought-provoking research reports;
• Build and maintain updated financial models and industry databases;
• Conduct due diligence on the sector and companies in the assigned sector(s), including meeting with corporate management, industry experts and channel checks;
• Contribute to timely write-ups on results and breaking news, as well as assist in drafting reports on relevant investment themes and ad-hoc research projects;
• Assist in completing client requests, building relationships with Corporate Clients and handling corporate access events.

Job Requirements:

• Degree holder in Finance and Accounting or related disciplines, CFA qualification or working towards to charter is a plus;
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in sell or buy-side equity research; prior China consumer sector exposure is necessary;
• Fluent verbal communication in Mandarin/English with strong English-writing skills is a must-have;
• Previous equity coverage and report-writing experience is a big plus;
• "Can do" attitude and can think "outside the box";
• Be highly numerate, with outstanding financial analysis and modelling skills;
• Ability to liaise and maintain strong relationships with companies and investors

Interested candidate please email your CV to - or call for more details.

We are a pioneering med-tech company based in Hong Kong and China, dedicated to revolutionizing minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) and endoscopic procedures through our innovative non-invasive AI-assisted and robotics technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of clinical research manuscripts and engineering manuscripts intended for publication in peer-reviewed journals;
• Assist in monitoring publication landscape to stay abreast of scientific knowledge and market trends through regular review of scientific literature to develop clinical evidence strategies for company's products;
• Assist in every facets of pre-clinical and clinical validations of company's products, contribute to the development of research protocols, support data collection and management, conduct data analysis, and prepare reports;
• Work closely with in-house R&D teams, analyze prototype designs and participate in documentation and verification of R&D design outputs;
• Participate in usability evaluations of company's product and assist in collecting feedback from the users for system refinements;
• Conduct literature and patent prior art review and summarize the findings to support the product development process of the company's major products;
• Assist in the development of preclinical and clinical validation outcomes for corporate initiatives as needed (Investor Presentation, Product Teaser, Business Plan etc.);
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO, Director of Clinical Affairs, Director of Product Development or his designates.

Requirements:

• PhD / MPhil / MSc in Biological Science, Biomedical Engineering, or Biostatistics with 1 to 2 years of professional experience.

What are we offering?

• 5-day work with work life balance
• Convenient location, MTR within 1 min walk
• Causal dress code
• Competitive package with good career path to the right candidate

Interested parties are invited to send your application enclosing full resume stating career and salary history to us, please click Apply.

Applicants not invited for an interview within two months may consider their applications unsuccessful.  All personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.