Work type: Full-time
Department: Faculty of Social Sciences (30000)
Categories: Academic-related Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Social Sciences (Ref.: 503517) (to commence as soon as possible, until December 31, 2021)

The appointee will work in the Jockey Club End-of-Life Community Care Project (JCECC) under the Faculty of Social Sciences. The project, started in 2016, aims at improving the quality of end-of-life care, enhancing the capacity of service providers, as well as raising public awareness on life and death issues.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Mental Health, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Counseling or a related discipline; excellent written and spoken skills in Chinese and English. Experience in undertaking research and training programmes related to End-of-Life Care (EoLC) would be an advantage.

The appointee is expected to involve in volunteer training, data collection, data analysis, report preparation, and to perform other duties as assigned.

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 upload a covering letter and an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until April 16, 2021, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.