"Postdoctoral Fellow(s)"

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Applications are invited for:-
Research Institute for the Humanities
Postdoctoral Fellow(s)
(Ref: 2500021O) (Closing date: January 31, 2026)

The Research Institute for the Humanities (RIH) at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is recruiting for Postdoctoral Fellow(s) in the humanities, working within the Faculty of Arts.

Applicants should obtain a Ph.D. before 31 July 2026 and not to be more than three years beyond receipt of the doctoral degree at the start of their fellowship.

The appointee(s) are expected to pursue a major research project as proposed in their applications, attend RIH events, and actively participate in the intellectual life of the Faculty of Arts. Applicants whose research interests align with RIH’s current interdisciplinary projects are preferred. Please refer to the RIH website for details on the six interdisciplinary research projects.

Appointment will be made on contract basis for two years commencing August 2026.

Applicants should submit the following documents in the online application: (1) a cover letter; (2) updated curriculum vitae; (3) a 1,000-word research statement explaining the originality and significance of the proposed project; (4) a 25-page writing sample in English; and (5) three reference letters (only for shortlisted candidates).

For enquiries, please contact Ms. Basmah Lok, Project Co-ordinator at RIH, at basmahlok@cuhk.edu.hk.

Application Procedure
The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.