I seek research assistants and master’s advisees on a rolling basis. Ideal candidates would be undergraduate or first-year master’s students with an interest in empirical research.

What I value:

  • Proficiency in STATA, Python, GIS, SQL, or the ability to learn quickly.
  • Academic curiosity, dedication, diligence, independence, initiative, and effective communication.
  • For potential research assistants:
    • Commitment for at least one year.
  • For master’s advisee:
    • Good grades in the first semester.

What I offer:

  • Academic mentorship, research guidance, and learning resources.
  • Honest letters of recommendation.
  • Research assistant stipend.
  • Track record of advisee academic placements:
    • PhD: University of Toronto, Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen).
    • Master’s: Duke University (Economics & Computation), National University of Singapore (Quantitative Economics), Hong Kong University (Economics).

My current research focus:

  • Topics: technology platforms, urban amenities.
  • Toolkits: causal inference, spatial analytical tools.

If you are interested, please send your CV, transcript, and a paragraph describing how you are a good fit for the position.