PhD Positions in Business Statistics

[Tax-exempt stipend of HK$19,135 per month for MPhil and PhD students; HK$28,400 per month plus additional benefits for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme awardees.] The Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is offering PhD positions in the Business Statistics Group. This program provides rigorous training in mathematical statistics and its applications to finance, economics, and data science. Students will work closely with internationally recognized faculty whose research covers financial econometrics, high-dimensional statistics, machine learning, nonparametric statistics, portfolio theory, and stochastic processes. The PhD program consists of a 2-year MPhil phase focused on coursework and foundational research skills, followed by a 3-year PhD phase dedicated to academic research and dissertation writing. Applicants should have a strong background in mathematics, probability theory, and statistics. While prior knowledge of finance and economics is not required, an interest in applying statistical models to these fields is advantageous. The program offers a vibrant research community and a beautiful campus setting in Hong Kong. All MPhil and PhD students receive a tax-exempt stipend of HK$19,135 per month, with outstanding candidates eligible for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, which increases the monthly stipend to HK$28,400 plus additional benefits. Applications should be submitted online via the Graduate School portal, with all required documents including a motivation letter, CV, transcripts, degree certificates, research proposal, recommendation letters, proof of English proficiency, and GMAT/GRE scores. The application deadline is December 29, 2025. For informal inquiries, contact Prof. Carsten Chong at [email protected].