Post-doctoral Fellow in the Centre on Contemporary China
- China
- Temporary
- Full-time
Department: Centre on Contemporary China and the World (47700)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral FellowApplications are invited for an appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow (2 posts) in the Centre on Contemporary China and the World at the University of Hong Kong, to commence as soon as possible for 1-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCCCW is seeking a highly analytical and rigorously trained researcher for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow, to conduct some or all original research and other tasks listed below:
- work on projects related to Chinese politics, economy, society and foreign policy under the guidance of the Centre director or a senior fellow
- revise their doctoral dissertation for publication
- write a research paper and an opinion piece during the one-year long fellowship
- design/refine research methodologies for the CCCW
- coordinate data collection and analysis
- support the organization of public events
- assist in the preparation of the Centre's reports
- perform other duties as assigned
- a Ph.D. degree in political science, international relations, economics, or a related discipline, from a reputable university
- an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese
- a demonstrated understanding of Chinese politics, economy, society, China-U.S. relations and broader international affairs with record of publishing academic research papers
- good interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
- the ability to work independently and in a team
- self-motivated and responsible
- Successful candidates must be able to obtain the legal right to take up full-time employment and reside in Hong Kong during the Post-doctoral fellowship period. Visa and work authorization will be made possible for successful applicants through the Human Resources Department.
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