Post-doctoral Fellow (several posts) at the Centre for Quantitative History (CQH)

University of Hong Kong

Department
Centre for Quantitative History (07008)
Rank
Postdoctoral
Position type
Full-time
Reference
534633
Application deadline
31 Aug 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work with Principal Investigators on research into China's economic, financial, and social history for academic publications.
  • Lead Research Assistants and contribute to Centre activities.
  • Moderate research seminars, oversee publications, and coordinate seminars and biennial conferences.
  • Engage regularly in the academic life of the Centre through attendance at readings, lectures, and presentations.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, History, or closely related field obtained within the last three years (or completion by Summer 2026).
  • Demonstrate strong interest in quantitative history research.
  • Possess excellent communication skills in Chinese and English for writing and oral presentation.

Appointment

  • Full-time — one-year temporary terms or two-year fixed terms, with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Dates

  • Ph.D. completion deadline: Summer 2026
  • Application review start date: As soon as possible
  • Application review end date: August 31, 2026 (or until posts are filled, whichever is earlier)
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