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Postdoctoral Fellow, Hong Kong Catastrophic Risk Centre
Lingnan University
Hong Kong
Lingnan University
Hong Kong
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: Postdoctoral Fellow Hong Kong Catastrophic Risk Centre (Post Ref.: 26/26) About the Centre Hong Kong Catastrophic Risk Centre (HKCRC) was established in January 2022 as a research centre within the Department of Philosophy at Lingnan University, one of Asia's best in analytic philosophy. The department has a thriving research environment and already hosts several Postdoctoral Fellows/Research Assistant Professors. Faculty members publish in leading journals, such as Analysis, Australasian Journal of Philosophy, British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, Ethics, Journal of Philosophical Logic, Mind, Noûs, Philosophers’ Imprint, Philosophical Quarterly, Philosophical Studies, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, and Philosophy of Science. More information on the research centre can be found at: https://www.ln.edu.hk/philoso/hkcrc More information on the interests and publications of philosophers at Lingnan University can be found at: https://www.LN.edu.hk/philoso/?page_id=9/. Requirements The Centre seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in the ethics of AI (broadly understood). Candidates should have obtained / been conferred a PhD in Philosophy degree or an equivalent qualification for no more than three years prior to the commencement of the appointment, and a record of publications in Philosophy, preferably in leading journals. The appointee is expected to conduct focused research, publish scholarly outputs in reputable, peer-reviewed international philosophical journals, and apply for competitive peer-reviewed grants offered by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council, as well as other local/overseas competitive grants and/or fellowship schemes. Teaching experience at undergraduate and/or taught master’s programme levels is an advantage. Research: The Postdoctoral Fellow will (i) conduct research and submit papers to top philosophy journals, (ii) submit grant proposals to various funding bodies, and (iii) organise seminars, reading groups, workshops, or other related research activities. Teaching: The appointee will play a central role in the daily operations of the Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence and the Future (MAAIF), the Taught Postgraduate Programme offered by HKCRC and the Department of Philosophy. The teaching load will be two courses per year, distributed according to the Centre's needs and upon mutual agreement. English will be the language of instruction. The appointee would also be required to supervise students’ capstone projects. Service: The appointee will perform administrative duties as assigned by the Director of HKCRC in accordance with the Head of the Department. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. The appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of up to three years. The starting date would be no later than August 2026. The initial application must include: An updated CV A letter of interest One and only one writing sample (no more than one writing sample will be read) Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the post is filled, starting from 2 March 2026. The candidate will be expected to start their position in August 2026. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. Informal inquiries concerning the post can be directed to the Director of HKCRC, Professor Andrea Sauchelli at andreasauchelli@ln.edu.hk. 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.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
11 Aug 2026
Assistant Communications and Public Affairs Officer, Office of Communications and Public Affairs
Lingnan University
Hong Kong
Lingnan University
Hong Kong
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: Assistant Communications and Public Affairs Officer Office of Communications and Public Affairs (Post Ref.: 26/119) Responsibilities Provide administrative and editorial support for office publications, including the Annual Report and Lingnan Touch Serve as Secretary to the Director, providing day-to-day administrative and scheduling support Handle telephone and email enquiries from both internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner Manage editorial calendars, assist with email marketing (eDM) campaigns, and maintain promotional and mailing databases Source and explore new souvenir items for the office; maintain purchase records, conduct stock-taking, and coordinate reproduction of souvenirs Maintain proper document filing systems and ensure office databases are accurate and up to date Perform other duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the University’s marketing and communications functions Requirements A recognised degree or an equivalent qualification with at least 2 years of solid experience in corporate communications, public affairs, marketing, and event management Experience with Microsoft Office, Content Management Systems (CMS), and design tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud An excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, and proficiency in Putonghua Strong interpersonal and communication skills Strong organizational, problem-solving and with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently Salary and Fringe Benefits The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits and mandatory provident fund, and gratuity. Application Procedure Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will 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
Salary
Competitive
Posted
11 Aug 2026
Postdoctoral Fellow, Hong Kong Institute of Business Studies
Lingnan University
Hong Kong, Tuen Mun
Lingnan University
Hong Kong, Tuen Mun
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: Postdoctoral Fellow Hong Kong Institute of Business Studies (Post Ref.: 26/152) The Faculty of Business (https://www.ln.edu.hk/fb/) at Lingnan University has been accredited by the Association to Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). The Faculty plays an important role in educating students about cutting-edge, practical knowledge and skills, improving students' academic and professional capabilities, as well as enhancing students' awareness on social responsibilities. Furthermore, we have been devoting every effort to the sustainable development of Lingnan University in the academic community and the substantive realization of our values and mission in the Hong Kong society and the world. The appointee is expected to (a) conduct independent and collaborative research; (b) teach multiple subjects in both undergraduate-level and postgraduate-level programmes of the Faculty. The appointee will work for the Office of the Faculty of Business and Hong Kong Institute of Business Studies, and may be required to undertake certain administrative duties as required by supervisor(s). General Requirements Applicants should hold a PhD degree or an equivalent qualification in management science, operations research or other relevant fields for no more than three years prior to the commencement of the appointment. Applicants should have a strong track record in research evidenced by quality research output in line with international standards. He/she should have strong commitment to research and have an excellent command of English and Chinese (including Mandarin). The appointees are expected to submit applications for RGC grants, other local/overseas competitive grants and/or fellowship schemes. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The remuneration will be commensurate with qualification and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will be normally made on an initial contract for one year. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants should provide a CV and information about their work experience, qualifications, research interests and achievements. A statement of their publications and of any works in progress currently under review are required. Applicants shall also provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will begin in June 2026 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.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
11 Aug 2026
Associate Professor of Teaching / Assistant Professor of Teaching, Office of the Faculty of Business
Lingnan University
Hong Kong
Lingnan University
Hong Kong
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: Associate Professor of Teaching / Assistant Professor of Teaching Office of the Faculty of Business (Post Ref.: 26/121) The Faculty of Business is an AACSB-accredited one aiming at continuous improvements of our academic level and education service in the liberal arts setting. The Faculty plays an important role in educating students about cutting-edge, practical knowledge and skills, improving students' academic and professional capabilities, as well as enhancing students' awareness on social responsibilities. Furthermore, we have been devoting every effort to the sustainable development of Lingnan University in the academic community and the substantive realization of our values and mission in the Hong Kong society and the world. The Faculty is looking for an experienced Assistant Professor of Teaching / Associate Professor of Teaching who will (1) teach courses in the STEM area focusing on information systems, business data analytics, python programming, etc., (2) support the promotion and admission as well as operation of taught postgraduate programmes at the master’s or doctoral level in the Faculty, (3) contribute to students’ academic and career advising, and (4) contribute to other administrative matters of the Faculty as required by the supervisors. General Requirements Candidates should have (i) a doctoral degree in computer science, information systems, data science or other relevant areas (candidates with both STEM and business background are highly desirable); (ii) at least 3 years of experience in teaching relevant courses; (iii) a recognizable experience in promoting and managing taught postgraduate programmes; and (iv) good command of English and Chinese (including Putonghua). Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to two years. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will 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.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
11 Aug 2026
Professor and Director, Pan Sutong SH-HK Economic Policy Research Institute
Lingnan University
Hong Kong, Tuen Mun
Lingnan University
Hong Kong, Tuen Mun
Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) 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 aspires to become 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: Professor and Director Pan Sutong Shanghai-Hong Kong Economic Policy Research Institute (Post Ref.: 24/245) Pan Sutong Shanghai-Hong Kong Economic Policy Research Institute (PSEI) aims to promote policy-related research on economic development of the Mainland and Hong Kong. It will synergise resources and expertise in the Mainland and Hong Kong to strengthen research on salient issues related to the economic and financial development of the two places. It will also provide research consultancy on industry and economic policies, in addition to offering policy advice to the authorities to foster mutual prosperity of the Mainland and Hong Kong. The Institute is seeking an outstanding scholar with distinguished scholarly accomplishment in research, teaching and knowledge exchange in the field of policy-related research on economic development of the Mainland and Hong Kong. The appointee will be appointed as a Professor in the Department of Economics and concurrently as Director of the PSEI. The Director of PSEI will be expected to (i) provide strategic direction and leadership for the operation of the Institute to ensure research quality and effectiveness; (ii) formulate and implement strategies for networking and building rapport with academia, business sector, industries and other related stakeholders; (iii) explore new collaboration opportunities with community partners and stakeholders and (iv) identify and secure funding opportunities through grants, partnerships and sponsorships to support the research projects/programmes and various activities of the Institute. General Requirements Applicants should have a PhD degree in Economics or relevant discipline, with substantial teaching experience and excellent track record in research and scholarly activities. Good networking capability and ability to establish linkages with the business sector, industries and other research stakeholders would be a definite advantage. Salary and Benefits The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointments with possibility of consideration for substantiation. For applicants with outstanding credentials, substantiation at appointment will be considered. Application Procedure (online applications only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will 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.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
11 Aug 2026
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