Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration (Ref.: 531793), to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The appointee will join a research team specialising in social capital projects. These projects aim to explore the concept of social capital in Chinese/Asian contexts and its functions among different populations, identify ways to engage and empower local stakeholders for social capital development in the Chinese/Asian contexts, and examine how social capital and built environment contribute to wellbeing
- Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI).
- Collaborate with the funder, local researchers, and community partners to ensure translational impact.
- Prepare manuscripts for high-impact journals and present findings at conferences under the supervision of PI.
- Assist the PI in project management, ethics applications, and supervision of junior researchers.
Requirements:
- A PhD degree in Social Sciences.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in statistical software and qualitative tools.
- Previous involvement in research studies in GPS and GIS technology is highly preferred.
- Track record of scholarly output.
- High proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese).
- Experience working with community-based projects is highly desirable.
Enquiries can be sent to Dr. CHAN On Fung, the project manager, at ofchan@hku.hk.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave, medical benefits, etc.
Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV, a cover letter stating their research background, and the contact information for three referees. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 31 July 2025, or until the post is filled.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity, and transparency
