Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Assistant

City University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Public and International Affairs
Rank
Postdoctoral
Position type
Full-time
Reference
ur-t14226
Application deadline
Applications will be considered until the position(s) is/are filled

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on carbon footprint calculation and data visualisation for technologies and urban systems.
  • Produce high-quality research outputs relating to urban policies simulation.
  • Organise seminars, conferences, and other academic events.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Urban Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Environmental Management, or Data Science.
  • Expertise in sustainability studies with mastery in at least one area: life cycle assessment, carbon footprint, urban economic modelling, agent-based modelling, GIS, machine learning, LLM, blockchain, or Python programming.
  • Proficient English in both communication and academic writing.
  • Preference given to candidates with published articles or working samples and excellent language skills.
  • PhD degree may qualify candidates for Postdoctoral Fellow appointment.

Appointment

  • Full-time — 12 months with possibility of extension

Key Dates

  • Review start date: 14 August 2026
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