Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Sociology

Ref.: 537812 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Sociology (30400) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Sociology We now invite applications for the captioned postdoctoral post working with Professor Lai Wei in the Department of Sociology.  Duties and Responsibilities  work on broad topics related to AI and social surveys  design/refine the research instruments  coordinate data collection and analysis  support the organization of events  assist in the preparation of reports  perform other duties as assigned  Requirements  a Ph.D. degree in sociology, demography, statistics, or other related disciplines  a strong interest in the topic of AI and social surveys  quantitative skills, including common coding and statistical analyses, and relevant experience in working with LLM APIs  knowledge and research experience in causal inference and social demography is preferred  an excellent command of written and spoken English  good interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills  competitive publication record on related topics  the ability to work independently and in a team, self-motivated and responsible  What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible, but no later than August 1, 2027, on a temporary basis for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload (i) an up-to-date C.V (2 page maximum); (ii) a research plan related to AI and social science (2 page maximum); (iii) up to three representative research papers, published or in-progress; (iv) three reference letters (also due by December 15). Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until December 15, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency