Post-doctoral Fellow (Two posts)
The Education University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong
- Contract
- Full-time
second phase for another five-year and is a project initiated by The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Charities Trust and co-created by The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). It focuses on
fostering a sustainable ecosystem to facilitate youth with their transition from school to work,
enabling them to pursue a fulfilling life through cross sector collaborations in school, community
and workplace, under the framework of Hong Kong Benchmarks for Career and Life Development
(HKBM).The appointee will participate in the School-Benchmarks (School-BM) part of the project led by
EdUHK and contribute to career and life development (CLD) education among Hong Kong schools,
based on the core values and concepts of HKBM. He/She will be responsible for supporting the
research initiatives of a multidisciplinary research team.The appointee is expected to lead/ co-lead in research strategy design, research project management,
which
includes
data
collection,
data
analysis,
interview
and
writing
of
research
reports/papers/publications, and compiling project outcomes. He/She is also expected to perform
administrative and management support to the Project Director and his relevant Research Associates
(engaged EdUHK scholars) in carrying out all scheduled studies for the research team. The
appointment will be for a period up to August 2025.Applicants should have a relevant Doctoral Degree in Education or Social Sciences such as
sociology, psychology, public health, or a related discipline with solid training in quantitative and
qualitative research methods as well as very good publication track record. In-depth knowledge of
career guidance and/or benchmarking as well as experience in conducting longitudinal studies are
desirable. Sound interpersonal and communication skills, good command of both written and
spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese), self-motivation, and the ability to work
independently would be an added advantage. Those with several years' working experience in the
related fields are highly preferred.Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Fringe benefits include contract-end
gratuity, leave, medical and dental benefits.The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post. Applicants
should complete th and upload a full CV. Review of applications will
start from 22 April 2024, and will continue until the post is filled. Applications which are
incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered. Personal data provided by
applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. For details of the
Personal
Information
Collection
Statement,
please
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toAll applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.