Department of Applied Social Sciences
Postdoctoral Fellow
(Ref. 240311011)
[Appointment period: nine months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Enhancing intergroup relations and promoting social integration: A multicultural acquisition approach”. The project focuses on incorporating language and cultural learning to facilitate intergroup relations and social integration. He/She will be required to:
(a) conduct meta-analysis on social and cross-cultural psychology;
(b) conduct intensive longitudinal data analysis by using structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling and latent growth curve modeling;
(c) provide support to research activities of other projects; and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a doctoral degree in Psychology or other related disciplines or an equivalent qualification and must have no more than five years of post-qualification experience at the time of application;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese including Cantonese;
(c) have a solid track record in conducting meta-analysis;
(d) have proven experience in managing large-scale longitudinal and/or cross-cultural datasets;
(e) be proficient in using statistical software such as SPSS, R or Mplus;
(f) have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills; and
(g) be self-motivated, well-organised, detail-minded and able to multi-task.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Sylvia Chen via email at sylvia.chen@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 18 March 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 11 March 2024