HKU Post-doctoral Fellow at the Centre for Advancement of Chinese Language Education and Research within the Faculty of Education

Ref.: 533490
Work type: Full-time
Department: Centre for Advancement of Chinese Language Education and Research within the Faculty of Education (10088)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Post-doctoral Fellow in the Centre for Advancement of Chinese Language Education and Research (CACLER) within the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 533490) (to commence as soon as possible until August 31, 2026).

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in education, psychology or a related discipline. They should have solid educational research experience and expertise in conducting quantitative and qualitative studies. They are expected to have excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) and English. They should be self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team. Familiarity with educational contexts in Hong Kong is an advantage.

The appointee will work closely with the Lead Researcher to conduct a landscape research and multiple case study of multicultural students in primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong. He/She will be required to oversee the research timeline, develop data-driven methodology to inform the learning and teaching of Chinese for multicultural students, design research questions, review literature, manage data collection (including design questionnaires and interview questions, conduct interview with target participants etc.), analyze research data, draft research reports and other resources, assist in publication of research papers, liaise with project team members and other stakeholders, provide secretarial and administrative support to the project, and perform other duties as assigned.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits as applicable.

Please note that the University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Interested candidates should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until November 21, 2025, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

Advertised:Oct 23, 2025 (HK Time)
Applications close:Nov 21, 2025 (HK Time)