Post-doctoral Fellow

Eduhk; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 312,000 - 469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract-end gratuity

Medical and dental benefits

Leave and other fringe benefits

Job summary

AnalyticsAssessment Research Centre in Tai Po, Hong Kong, is seeking a Post-doctoral Fellow for a 10-month appointment. The role focuses on social media psychology, mis-use, education, and well-being, with responsibilities spanning data collection, analysis, intervention studies, and dissemination of results. The candidate should have a Ph.D.

by Aug 2026, strong quantitative/qualitative methods, and excellent English writing. Cantonese reading/Chinese skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required or expected by Aug 2026.
• Strong background in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
• Experience with multi-wave data analyses preferred.
• Proficient English writing and communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on social media use/misuse, cyberbullying, and well-being.
• Collect, manage, and analyze data using various methods.
• Conduct intervention studies.
• Publish papers, write grant proposals, present at conferences.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary team members.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

R

English writing

Multi-method data handling

Time management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in psychology/education/communication or related field

Ph.D. by Aug 2026 (or expected)

Tools

R

Job description

Post-doctoral Fellow – (2600731)

AnalyticsAssessment Research Centre

Project Title: Social Media Analytics Research Teams (SMART)

[Appointment Period: 10 months]

We are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to join our interdisciplinary team. As a postdoc at SMART, you will contribute to cutting‑edge research projects on the psychological, and sociocultural mechanisms underlying social media use/misuse.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on the nexus between social media (mis)use, education, and well-being, especially cyberbullying, and stigmatization;
• Collect, manage, and analyze data via various research methods;
• Conduct intervention studies on cyberbullying or stigmatization;
• Write journal papers, grant proposals, disseminate results, and present research findings at conferences; and
• Collaborate with team members across disciplines to implement research studies

Minimum Qualification:

• Ph.D. degree in psychology, communication, education, human development, human-computer interaction, or a related field. (OR expecting to get a PhD degree by August 2026);
• We welcome fresh graduates, although research experience is preferred;
• Strong background in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods; background in using R or other software to run 3-wave data analyses is preferred; and
• Good English speaking and writing skills

Desired Skills:

• First-author peer-reviewed journal article(s) showing strong conceptualization and writing skills;
• Knowledge of current theories and studies in social media and psychology;
• Experiences and interests in working with multiple methods data (e.g., big data, multi-wave longitudinal data, or qualitative and quantitative data on social media use and well-being);
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills working across disciplines within a team, with local communities;
• Run intervention programmes; and
• Cantonese speaking proficiency and/or Chinese reading proficiency

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed‑term contract. Fringe benefits include contract‑end gratuity, leave, medical and dental benefits.

8 September 2026

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised.

Further information about the University is available at http://www.eduhk.hk

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Primary Location

: Tai Po

Job

: Research

Organization

: AnalyticsAssessment Research Centre

Job Posting

: Aug-25-2026