Department of English and Communication
Postdoctoral Fellow
(Ref. 241007006)
[Appointment period: twenty-four months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “A systematic evaluation of task-based language teaching in Hong Kong secondary schools: Status quo, research-based implementation, effectiveness, individual differences, and generative AI”. He/She will be required to:
(a) conduct independent and collaborative research in second language acquisition and task-based language teaching;
(b) design and implement experimental studies;
(c) prepare and publish high-quality research articles in peer-reviewed journals with staff members of the University;
(d) present research findings at national and international conferences;
(e) mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students;
(f) contribute to grant writing and funding applications;
(g) participate in departmental activities and collaborate with faculty members; and
(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a PhD degree in Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Psycholinguistics or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification and must have no more than five years of post-qualification experience at the time of application;
(b) strong background in SLA theories and methodologies;
(c) proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods;
(d) demonstrated ability to publish in high-impact journals;
(e) experience with experimental design and sophisticated statistical analyses;
(f) ability to work independently and as part of a team;
(g) excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; and
(h) strong organisational and time management skills.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in task-based language teaching and learning, individual differences in language learning, research methods, and generative AI.
Applicants are invited to submit an application together with a cover letter (no more than two pages) detailing research interests and relevant experience, CV, copies of up to three representative publications and contact information for three professional references.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Shaofeng Li via email at shaofeng.li@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 1 November 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 7 October 2024