Department of Applied Social Sciences
Postdoctoral Fellow
(Ref. 240416010)
[Appointment period: six months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research projects - “Effects of parent-child single-session growth mindset intervention on adolescent depression and anxiety problems: A two-arm waitlist randomised controlled trial” and/or “Examination of an integrated mindset intervention (U-growth) to promote university student mental health: A pilot randomised controlled trial in Greater Bay Area”. He/She will be required to:
(a) conduct literature review;
(b) assist in designing questionnaire and research plan;
(c) conduct data analysis and draft report;
(d) assist in manuscript and proposal writing; and
(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education 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;
(c) have good statistical knowledge including SPSS, Mplus and/or R;
(d) have research interests in digital mental health and intervention study, etc.;
(e) have a strong sense of responsibility and good interpersonal skills; and
(f) be able to work independently.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Shimin Zhu at telephone number at 2766 5787 and via email at jasime.zhu@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 23 April 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 16 April 2024