Career Opportunities

Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Geography (Ref.: 532331)

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct research on topics related to Urbanization and Carbon Neutrality, including but not limited to urban planning, sustainable development, carbon emissions reduction, and energy transition.
• Design and refine research methodologies and instruments for data collection.
• Coordinate and manage data collection, analysis, and interpretation using advanced statistical methods.
• Support the organization of research dissemination events such as seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• Assist in the preparation of research reports, policy briefs, and academic publications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the project leader.
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Requirements

• A Ph.D. degree in urban studies, environmental sciences, geography, social sciences, or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant research experience in areas such as urbanization, sustainability, or carbon neutrality.
• An excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively under tight schedules and meet project deadlines.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Familiarity with urban and environmental policies or experience working on projects related to urban sustainability is an advantage.
• Expertise in analyzing quantitative research data using advanced statistical software (e.g., MPlus, R, Python) is preferred.

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include:

• Annual leave
• Medical benefits
• Free access to on-campus gyms and libraries

How to Apply

The University only accepts online applications for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 31 August 2025, or until the post(s) is/are filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity, and transparency.