Lingnan University in Hong Kong is offering two Postdoctoral Fellow positions within its Department of Sociology and Social Policy. These roles are part of a research program focused on evaluating public health and social control measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically assessing their effectiveness in reducing transmission while minimizing community disruption.
The research also aims to identify optimal social policy designs to mitigate the economic impacts of the pandemic. The project will involve cross-national comparative research, alongside local surveys and focus groups conducted in Hong Kong.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Postdoc Position |
|---|---|
| Institution | Lingnan University |
| Department | Department of Sociology and Social Policy |
| Location | Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
| Region | Asia |
| Open to | International applicants |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Stipend / Salary | Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience |
| Duration | Up to two years |
| Application deadline | 15 November 2026 |
About the Position
The primary responsibility of the appointees will be to conduct scholarly research within the specified program. This involves investigating which public health and social control measures were most effective in reducing COVID-19 transmissions with fewer community disruptions, and evaluating social policy designs to minimize economic harms from the pandemic. The research will utilize both cross-national comparative analysis and local data collection methods, including surveys and focus groups in Hong Kong. Appointees may also be asked to assist with teaching courses, supervising student research projects, and other departmental duties, while maintaining a commitment to academic excellence and producing high-quality research publications.
Eligibility
- Applicants must have obtained or been conferred a PhD degree in Sociology, Social Policy, or a related discipline no more than three years prior to the appointment's commencement.
- Candidates should demonstrate excellent research outputs.
- Essential experience includes conducting state-of-the-art quantitative and qualitative social research.
- Experience with systematic literature reviews, comparative social policy analysis, working with large-scale longitudinal datasets, set theoretic methods, or computational social science is a distinct advantage.
Benefits
- Competitive appointment conditions and remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, and mandatory provident fund.
- Eligible appointees may receive gratuity, incoming passage, and baggage allowance.
Documents Required
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How to Apply
- Submit your application online via the 'Apply' button.
- Provide names and contact information for at least three referees, confirming their consent for providing references.
Source: jobs.ac.uk Postdocs.
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