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

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Social Work and Social Administration (30300)
Rank
Postdoctoral
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536657
Application deadline
31 Jul 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work with multidisciplinary scholars on an evaluation study examining technology use and mental health in older adults.
  • Conduct data collection, management, and statistical analysis.
  • Prepare research reports and high-quality manuscripts.
  • Develop research proposals and designs.
  • Present research findings at local and international conferences.
  • Supervise junior research staff in academic and research activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or related discipline.
  • Strong sense of responsibility and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication skills in written and oral English.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Advantageous: knowledge of ageing and mental health in later life, experience in programme evaluation and advanced statistics, or strong publication record.

Appointment

  • Full-time contract — one year, with possibility of renewal.

Key Dates

  • Start date: As soon as possible.
  • Application review deadline: July 31, 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier).
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