Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration

Ref.: 537091
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Social Work and Social Administration (30300)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration (ref.:537091), to commence in October 2026 for a duration of one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to mutual agreement and funding.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Social Policy, Public Policy, Social Work, or related disciplines. They should have strong knowledge and skills in statistical methods and quantitative research, as well as excellent academic writing skills. Candidates must demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and have a good command of written and spoken English. The ideal applicant is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks. Good interpersonal and organizational skills, along with the ability to work independently, are also essential.

Proficiency in Chinese, as well as prior research experience and publications in minimum income protection scheme, administrative burden, social capital, and survey experiment would be preferred.

The appointee will work on research projects related to social assistance policy and poverty in Hong Kong. Responsibilities include managing data collection and analysis, conducting literature searches and reviews, manuscript writing, and other research-related duties as assigned.

A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until 24 August 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The candidates shortlisted for the interview will be notified.

The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application result.