Career Opportunities

Post-doctoral Fellow in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention within the Faculty of Social Sciences (Ref.: 534195)

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive research activities towards defined goals and priorities within a specified timeline
• Perform advanced level of data analysis (quantitative and qualitative)
• Advance knowledge based on the data and disseminate it through peer-review journals or other means
• Draft proposals, reports and presentations relevant to the projects
• Liaise with project collaborators and partners
• Mentor junior research staff
• Support and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• a Ph.D. degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Health or related disciplines
• A strong sense of self-motivation, responsibility, and work ethics
• Good analytical, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• The ability to multi-task and work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines
• The ability to work well independently and collaboratively as a team
• The capacity to develop and pursue a coherent research agenda
• The ability to develop a body of high-quality publications in scholarly journals with global impact
• Proficiency in statistical software packages, including R and SPSS, for large and complex data analysis

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

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 start as soon as possible and continue until January 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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