Department of Language Science and Technology
Postdoctoral Fellow
(Ref. 251215006)
[Appointment period: nine months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Understanding vulnerabilities in narrative performance in Mandarin-speaking children with developmental language disorder and exploring mechanisms underlying novel classifier learning”. He/She will be required to:
(a) analyse data, and coordinate with the project leader to produce high-impact research publications;
(b) manage research projects in the area of child language development and disorders;
(c) assist in teaching one three-hour subject per year; and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a PhD degree in Psychology, Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Early Childhood Education, Speech and Hearing Sciences, or an equivalent qualification, and must have no more than five years of post-qualification experience at the time of application;
(b) excel in quantitative research methods. Applicants with skills in qualitative research methods will be a bonus; and
(c) have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Sheng Li via email at dr-li.sheng@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 22 December 2025 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 15 December 2025