Postdoctoral Fellow in Public Health and Social Policy
Investigate optimal COVID-19 public health measures and social policies to balance transmission reduction and economic impact.
Best for:Best for postdoctoral researchers with a PhD in Sociology, Social Policy, or related fields, specializing in quantitative/qualitative social research, comparative policy analysis, and public health interventions.
Overview
This postdoctoral position at Lingnan University’s Department of Sociology and Social Policy focuses on evaluating public health and social control measures (PHSMs) to minimize COVID-19 transmission while mitigating community disruption and economic harm. The role involves cross-national research, local surveys, and focus groups in Hong Kong, with a strong emphasis on quantitative and qualitative social science methods. Applicants will collaborate with an internationally recognized department, contribute to high-impact research, and may assist with teaching and student supervision. The position is ideal for scholars with expertise in comparative social policy, public health, and advanced research methodologies.
What you'll do
- Conduct scholarly research on public health and social control measures (PHSMs) to reduce COVID-19 transmission while minimizing community disruption and economic harm.
- Design and execute cross-national research projects and local surveys/focus groups in Hong Kong.
- Analyze large-scale longitudinal datasets and apply advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Collaborate with the department’s faculty and students on research projects and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Assist in teaching, supervising student research projects, and performing other duties as assigned.
- Publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to academic discourse in public health and social policy.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Sociology, Social Policy, or a related discipline obtained within the last three years
Language: English; proficiency sufficient for academic research and publication
Instruction: English
Publications: Evidence of excellent research outputs, though no specific publication count required
- Experience conducting state-of-the-art quantitative and qualitative social research
- Proficiency in systematic literature reviews and comparative social policy analysis
- Familiarity with large-scale longitudinal datasets and set theoretic methods
- Experience with computational social science or related advanced analytical techniques
- Strong commitment to academic excellence and high-quality research output
- PhD obtained within the last three years prior to the appointment commencement
- No specific nationality restrictions mentioned, but eligibility for Hong Kong employment may apply
- No age restrictions explicitly mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-14 · open until filled
Applicants must submit their application online through the university’s recruitment portal. The application should include names and contact details of at least three referees, with the applicant’s consent for references. Personal data will be used solely for recruitment purposes.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Names and contact information of at least three referees (with consent)
- Evidence of PhD degree and research outputs
Contact
Stefan Kühner· Professor
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