"Post-doctoral Fellow in Experimental Phonetics in the School of English"

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Experimental Phonetics in the School of English (Ref.: 532565), to commence as soon as possible for a period of two years. This appointment is under the University Research Committee’s Post-doctoral Fellow Scheme. The appointee is expected to contribute to the research project “Justice in China: Showing the way with forensic voice comparison” and develop their own project(s) in experimental phonetics.

Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. degree in relevant fields (acoustic phonetics, digital signal processing, computer science) by the time of appointment, and preferably previous background or formal training in forensic speech science. The successful candidate should also possess native or near-native fluency in English. Information about the School can be obtained at http://english.hku.hk. Enquiries about the duties of the post can be directed to Professor Ricky Chan (rickykwc@hku.hk).

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and include (1) a letter of application, an up-to-date C.V., (2) a writing sample of scholarly work, (3) an abstract of a current research project, and (4) provide at least three referees’ name and contact details on the online application form. Shortlisted applicants will be requested to arrange for at least three references, including one from their PhD supervisor/advisor. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until November 30, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons from all genders to apply.