Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of English, to commence in September 2022 or thereafter until June 2023, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. degree in English Language and Linguistics, Psychology, other Social Sciences or a relevant discipline. The appointee will work for a research project related to the various impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on university graduates in Hong Kong.  Information about the School can be obtained at http://english.hku.hk.  Enquiries about the duties of the post can be directed to Dr. Olga Zayts (zayts@hku.hk).

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.

Applicants should send the following documents to Dr. Olga Zayts (zayts@hku.hk) directly: a letter of application, an up-to-date C.V., a writing sample of scholarly work, an abstract of a recent research project, and provide at least three referees’ names and contact details in the C.V.  Shortlisted applicants will be requested to arrange for at least three references, including one from their Ph.D. supervisor/advisor.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 26, 2022 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.