University of Hong Kong

Ref.: 536765 Work type: Fractional / Part-time Department: Faculty of Education (10000) Categories: Teaching Staff Half-time Assistant Lecturer in Speech-Language Pathology in the Faculty of Education We now invite applications for appointment as Half-time Assistant Lecturer in Speech-Language Pathology in the Faculty of Education. Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible for providing clinical supervision and teaching of students in the Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology programme. He/She will also be involved in the administration and knowledge exchange activities of the programme. Essential Requirements Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above, a recognized professional qualification in Speech Therapy, and at least 5 years’ post-qualification clinical experience as a speech therapist. They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese) as well as good communication and interpersonal skills.  Desirable Attributes Preference will be given to those who have strong experience working in pediatric/adult speech, language, and communication disorders with experience and interest in clinical education; and work or clinical supervision experience in hospital settings and/or non-local clinical settings. What We Offer The appointment will be made on temporary contract for 1 year, to commence on September 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, with the possibility of renewal. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with annual leave and medical benefits. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload a cover letter, an up-to-date C.V. with the contact information of three referees. More information about the Faculty and the programme can be found at https://web.edu.hku.hk/ and https://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/bsslp_6157. For further details, please contact Professor Estella Ma, Clinical Education Director in the Academic Unit of Human Communication, Learning, and Development (email: estella.ma@hku.hk or tel.: 3917 7625). Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 2, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Ref.: 536609 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Urban Planning and Design (01300) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow The Department of Urban Planning and Design invites applications for Post-Doctoral Fellow positions in AI Agents for BIM and Construction (several posts) (Ref. no. 536609). Appointments will commence as soon as possible, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability. Responsibilities Conduct research and develop AI agents/skills applied to BIM/IFC and construction workflows Requirements A PhD’s degree; AI-native; Highly fluent with tools like Codex or Claude Code (or equivalents), and can leverage them to learn and solve new and complex problems rapidly; Strong judgment, and can quickly evaluate what works, what doesn’t, and why; and If you can think, prototype, and build effectively with AI, we want to hear from you. How to Apply Applications are accepted exclusively online. Applicants should submit their application via the University’s Careers site, including an up-to-date curriculum vitae (C.V.). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until January 31, 2027, or until the positions are filled, whichever comes first. In addition to applying online, you can supplement by emailing your CV to junma@hku.hk. In your material, demonstrate your AI-native capability in any way you think is effective (e.g., a short portfolio of AI-built projects, a small prototype, GitHub repo, etc.). We value signal over formality.

Ref.: 536744 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Sociology (30400) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Sociology Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Sociology, to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will support the research and implementation of a longitudinal study of early childhood development in Hong Kong as well as the preparation of research proposals under the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences. Additionally, the appointee will contribute to the preparation of research proposals and contribute to other research projects of the Social Sciences Research Centre (SSRC: https://www.socsc.hku.hk/ssrc/people/) in the Faculty of Social Sciences. Key responsibilities include: Collecting, cleaning, and analysing research data under supervision, ensuring accuracy, quality and integrity throughout the process. Preparing comprehensive technical reports detailing research methods, findings, and implications. Developing manuscripts for submission to high-impact academic journals and presenting research findings at conferences and research institutions to disseminate results. Assisting in the development and drafting of research grant proposals to secure funding and support. Supervise and co-supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as junior research support staff. Performing any other research duties as assigned to support the success of projects. Requirements Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree or an equivalent qualification in sociology or a closely related social sciences discipline. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities: Excellent written and spoken proficiency in both English and Chinese. Strong quantitative research skills within sociology or social sciences, demonstrated through relevant experience or coursework. Proficiency in statistical software such as Stata, R, or other relevant tools to facilitate data analysis and interpretation. Experience or interest in conducting research on topics related to child and youth development, family studies, education, and physical and psychological health disparities. Experience in data collection projects is preferred. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high attention to detail in study design, data collection, and data analysis, along with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.  What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible, on a two-year temporary term for the Post-doctoral Fellow, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to campus facilities. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V and cover letter. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 30 July, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.