The Department of Real Estate has 1 – 2 full-time pre-doctoral (“predoc”) Research-Assistant positions available each academic year. The typical appointment duration is one year. Each predoc is expected to work in 2 – 3 projects (each around 4 – 6 months), in order to have a good understanding of the research projects while collaborating with different faculty members.

We offer competitive salary packages and review applications on a rolling basis.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, subject to the following requirements:

  1. Is completing/has completed a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree from reputable institutions
  2. Major in Real Estate, Economics, Finance, Urban Planning, Statistics, or other related field
  3. Has evidence of outstanding academic achievements and/or strong quantitative training
  4. Has a clear ambition to pursue a PhD in future
  5. Has research experience and knowledge in data analysis
  6. Fluent in written and spoken English

Proposed responsibilities:

  1. Assist faculty members with research projects
  2. Conduct literature review and data collection
  3. Perform data analytics using software such as R, Python, Stata, Matlab, etc.
  4. Participate in research brainstorming and contribute to write-ups

Application Materials
Interested applicants should submit the following documents via this form:

  • A curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Academic transcripts
  • A one-page personal statement explaining your interest in the position and future academic goals
  • GRE, TOEFL, IELTS scores (if any) and a writing sample on prior research work
  • Contact information for academic references