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The Department of Social Work invites applications for the positions of Postdoctoral Fellow(s) / Research Associate(s) to support research projects related to aging.
Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Gerontology, Social Welfare, Social Policy, Public Health or social science related disciplines (ii) publication records in high-impact-factor journals (e.g., SSCI/SCIE) and (iii) strong knowledge and skills in quantitative research and conducting advanced data analysis (e.g., SEM, dyadic data analysis, longitudinal data analysis, or other advanced data analysis). Experience in analyzing secondary datasets (e.g., HRS, CHARLS, CLHLS) is highly preferred. Having background or strong interest in aging research is preferred.
The appointee(s) will assist the Principal Investigator and her local and international team members. Duties include (a) drafting research reports to publish in high-impact-factor SSCI/ SCIE journals (b) analysing, collecting, and managing data (c) providing assistance in writing research proposal for external grants (d) providing assistance in supporting international/local research projects and collaboration and (e) assisting with research-related business, administrative work, and other assigned duties. The appointee(s) will have ample opportunities to co-author manuscripts and present at international aging conferences along with the research team.
Applicants should submit the following documents in the online application: (1) a cover letter (2) an up-to-date CV (3) two writing samples in English and (4) two reference letters (one from the PhD supervisor if graduating within two years). Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until the post is filled.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.
Interested parties may seek more information from Prof. Dexia Kong at .
The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit .
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a public research university in Shatin, Hong Kong, formally established in 1963 by a charter granted by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. It is the territory's second-oldest university and was founded as a federation of three existing colleges – Chung Chi College, New Asia College and United College – the oldest of which was founded in 1949.
CUHK is organized into nine constituent colleges and eight academic faculties, and remains the only collegiate university in the territory. The university operates in both English and Chinese, although classes in most colleges are taught in English. Four Nobel laureates are associated with the university, and it is the only tertiary institution in Hong Kong with recipients of the Nobel Prize, Turing Award, Fields Medal and Veblen Prize sitting as faculty in residence.
Job ID: 145003557
