Postdoctoral Fellow (MSoDA), Department of Sociology and Social Policy at Lingnan University – Hong Kong

Summary

Lingnan University's Department of Sociology and Social Policy in Hong Kong is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow (MSoDA) for a fixed-term contract of up to two years. Candidates must hold or have recently been conferred a PhD in Sociology, Social Policy, or computational social science within the last three years. The role involves delivering courses in the MSocSc Programme in Sociology and Data Analytics, supporting programme coordination, collaborating on faculty research, and applying for competitive external research grants. Excellent English communication skills are required. Applications must be submitted online, including research, publication, and teaching portfolios, along with contact details for three referees. The deadline for applications is 2026-11-20.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Sociology and Social Policy
Position Type	Postdoctoral Fellow
Discipline	Sociology / Social Policy / Computational Social Science
Research Area	Sociology, Social Policy, and Data Analytics
Degree Required	PhD degree in Sociology, Social Policy, or a related discipline in computational social science
Experience	PhD conferred no more than three years prior to commencement, with relevant teaching and research experience.
Salary	Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Funding	Competitive remuneration
Contract Duration	Up to two years
Language	English
Deadline	2026-11-20
Required Documents	Research portfolio, Publication record, Teaching evaluation, Names and contact information of at least three referees
Employer Address	Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

About the Project

The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to the ongoing research endeavours of faculty in the Department of Sociology and Social Policy. The candidate is expected to participate actively in high-quality research and publication, as well as prepare and submit grant applications to local or overseas funding bodies such as the RGC.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the MSocSc Programme in Sociology and Data Analytics (e.g., Data Analytics for Social Research, Applied Analytical Statistics, Machine Learning with Social Data, Social Networks Analysis).
• Support the coordination and development of teaching programmes.
• Support research endeavours of faculty members in Sociology and Social Policy.
• Engage in high-quality research and academic publications.
• Submit applications for RGC grants, local/overseas competitive grants, and fellowship schemes.

Required Skills

• PhD in Sociology, Social Policy, or computational social science (or equivalent) awarded within the last three years.
• Relevant teaching and research experience.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with research utilizing computational methods (a distinct advantage).

Who Should Apply

Scholars who have completed a PhD in Sociology, Social Policy, or a related computational social science field within the past three years. Candidates should have relevant teaching and research experience, excellent English presentation skills, and expertise or strong interest in applying computational methods to social science data.

Benefits

• Annual leave
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Mandatory provident fund
• Gratuity
• Incoming passage and baggage allowance for eligible appointee

About the Employer

Lingnan University is a publicly funded liberal arts and sciences institution in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, PRC, known for whole-person education, high-impact research, data science, and interdisciplinary initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline for this post?

The application deadline is 20 November 2026.

What level of qualification is required?

Applicants must have obtained or been conferred a PhD degree in Sociology, Social Policy, or a computational social science discipline (or equivalent) no more than three years prior to commencement.

What language requirements are specified?

Applicants must possess excellent communication and presentation skills in English.

How long is the contract duration?

The appointment is on a fixed-term contract of up to two years.

What documents and referee information are required?

Applicants need to provide a research portfolio, publication record, teaching evaluations, and names and contact details of at least three referees.