Department of Applied Social Sciences
Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate / Research Assistant (two posts)
(Ref. 251103006)
[Appointment period: each for twelve months]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “Tripartite collaborative research on social welfare and social services for migrant/left-behind children and families in China". They will be required to:
(a) conduct literature review;
(b) collect quantitative and qualitative data;
(c) assist in data management and data analysis;
(d) write research papers; and
(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Postdoctoral Fellow post should have a doctoral degree or an equivalent qualification and must have no more than five years of post-qualification experience at the time of application.
Applicants for the Research Associate post should have a master’s degree in Social Science or other related disciplines or a good honours degree in one of the said disciplines with three or more years of research/relevant work experience.
Applicants for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree in one of the above-mentioned disciplines or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants should also:
(a) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(b) have experience in conducting survey and in-depth interviews;
(c) be proficient in using quantitative and qualitative research software;
(d) possess good interpersonal and organisational skills; and
(e) be able to work independently as well as be a good team player.
Preference will be given to those with background in social work and experience in working with children and families.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Qiaobing Wu at telephone no. 3400 3676 or via email at qiaobing.wu@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 10 November 2025 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 3 November 2025