RA positions in financial economics

2023.06.23 Views 1822

Dear Students,   I am currently seeking senior undergraduate and graduate students to join my team as Research Assistants (RAs) for multiple projects in the field of financial economics. This will be an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain hands-on experience in academic research and collaborate with leading financial economists worldwide.   Qualifications: Senior undergraduate and graduate students in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, mathematics, or related fields, or those who have taken relevant coursework and possess a keen interest in academic research. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets. Proficiency in STATA (primary), SAS, or Python is a plus, although not required. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively.   Responsibilities: Data collection from various sources. Manipulation and organization of large datasets. Conducting basic statistical analyses. Providing general support for ongoing research projects.   Benefits: Gain hands-on experience in academic research in financial economics. Work closely with renowned financial economists, acquiring valuable knowledge and mentorship. Enhance your analytical skills and proficiency in data manipulation. Opportunity to contribute to high-quality research papers and publications. Letters of recommendation for exceptional performance.   To apply, please send an email to sunwoo_hwang@korea.ac.kr and include the following:   Your CV, highlighting your relevant coursework, research experience, and skills. A brief statement of interest, explaining why you are interested in this position and how it aligns with your career goals. A couple of sentences will suffice.   Please note that the duration of the appointment will be discussed individually with successful applicants. If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to receiving your applications.   Kind regards, Sunwoo Hwang Assistant Professor of Finance, Korea University Business School +82-2-3290-1927 sunwoo_hwang@korea.ac.kr www.sunwoohwang.com