Research Officer

The Advanced Institute for Global Chinese Studies

(Post Ref.: 25/151)

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Responsibilities

The appointee is expected to:

• assist the Director of the Institute to coordinate and facilitate research projects in a wide spectrum of Humanities areas with a primary focus on modern and premodern Chinese literature and culture;
• coordinate the convening of seminars and international conferences in collaboration with other academic departments, or local and overseas institutions;
• handle administrative work of the Institute;
• initiate and oversee the production of video series on Chinese literature and culture;
• assist in editing the Institute’s serial publications and preparing promotional material, including newsletters, flyers, and brochures;
• liaise with external parties, including but not limited to contributors, editors, publishers, and social media firms; and
• undertake other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• a good Master’s degree in the humanities;
• preferably 3 years of relevant working experience;
• background training in the Chinese humanities;
• excellent command of Chinese and English;
• good interpersonal and communication skills; and
• proficient IT skills

Preference will be given to candidates with track records in project design and operational management.

Salary and Benefits

Commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity.

Application Procedure (online application only)

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We are an equal opportunities employer.

Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.