Post-doctoral Fellow Recruitment
Institution: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies (CBS)
Location: Hong Hum, Hong Kong
Position Overview:
The Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies (CBS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is seeking multiple Postdoctoral Fellows to join our vibrant research community. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in communication studies to contribute to our ongoing projects in the field.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage research projects in the area of corporate communication, health communication, computational communication, and VR study.
2. Collect and analyze data using quantitative research methods.
3. Contribute to academic writing and publication efforts.
Requirements:
1. A Ph.D. in Communication or a related field.
2. Proficiency in quantitative research methods.
3. Proven experience in academic writing and publication.
What we offer:
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits, preferential rates for the use of sports facilities, and free access to the library.
Timeline:
We have several rounds of recruitment opportunities. We will collect resumes and interview potential candidates every month.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your curriculum vitae and three writing samples that best represents your research and writing capabilities to 23071342g@connect.polyu.hk.
Institution and Department Profile
About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University:
Established for 85 years, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is recognized among the top 100 global tertiary education institutions. As per the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the University is placed at the 57th position, underscoring its commitment to educational and research excellence.
The University is dedicated to addressing significant societal challenges through interdisciplinary research and knowledge transfer. Innovations have been pivotal in advancing space exploration, enhancing public health, and promoting economic and environmental sustainability. PolyU's robust culture of innovation and entrepreneurship facilitates the practical application of research findings.
About CBS:
The Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies (CBS), formerly known as the Department of Chinese, Translation and Interpretation, was established in 1988. Our department is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Humanities, specializing in language sciences with a diverse and comprehensive focus. CBS serves as a thriving hub for cutting-edge, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary research across various domains, including Chinese linguistics, corpus and computational linguistics, language and communication disorders, cognitive neuroscience, translation and interpreting, bilingual communication, Chinese language education and testing, and language technology and data analytics. CBS actively incorporates the latest advancements and methodologies in artificial intelligence and big data analysis. The Department houses the PolyU-PekingU Research Centre on Chinese Linguistics, the Speech Therapy Unit, the Research Centre for Language, Cognition, and Neuroscience, and the Centre for Translation Studies.
Major Research Programmes of CBS
Ø Bilingualism & Communication
Ø Chinese Language Education
Ø Language and Technology
Ø Linguistics of Chinese and Other East Asian Languages
Ø Translation and Interpreting Studies
CBS provides a MA programme in Bilingual Corporate Communication (MABCC) that aims to draw upon the strengths of CBS in language-mediated communication, sign-mediated communication, bilingual & cross-cultural communication as well as China studies to cultivate and equip students with attributes that are essential for a successful career in corporate communication. This project offers a unique opportunity for postdoctoral fellows to engage with cutting-edge research and contribute to the global understanding of media's impact on societal and economic development.
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Wenting Yu
The Hong Kong Polytechnic U
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
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