Postdoctoral Fellow (MSoDA), Department of Sociology and Social Policy
Join a dynamic research team at Lingnan University to advance computational social science and data analytics.
Best for:Best for early-career researchers in sociology or computational social science with a strong interest in teaching and grant acquisition.
Overview
Lingnan University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Department of Sociology and Social Policy. The successful candidate will contribute to the Master of Social Sciences in Sociology and Data Analytics (MSoDA) programme through teaching and research. The role involves conducting high-quality research, publishing in major outlets, and actively pursuing competitive research grants. Applicants should be prepared to support the coordination of teaching programmes and collaborate with faculty on interdisciplinary social science projects.
What you'll do
- Deliver high-quality teaching for courses within the MSoDA programme, such as Data Analytics for Social Research and Machine Learning with Social Data.
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in the fields of sociology and social policy.
- Prepare and submit applications for RGC grants and other competitive local or international research funding.
- Support the coordination and administrative development of departmental teaching programmes.
- Engage in academic service and contribute to the research culture of the department.
- Publish research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed academic journals.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Sociology, Social Policy, or a discipline related to computational social science.
Language: Excellent English proficiency is essential.
Instruction: English
Publications: Evidence of a strong publication record in major outlets is required.
- Demonstrated research experience in sociology or social policy.
- Proficiency in computational research methods.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
- Ability to teach courses on applied statistics, machine learning, or social network analysis.
- Must have obtained or been conferred a PhD degree no more than three years prior to the appointment start date.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-20 · open until filled
Applications must be submitted via the university's online portal. Candidates should provide a research portfolio, publication record, teaching evaluations, and contact information for at least three referees.
- CV
- Research portfolio
- Publication record
- Teaching evaluations
- Contact information for 3 referees
Contact
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