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Peking University

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Haidian District, China
13th in World University Rankings 2026
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About Peking University

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Founded in 1898 and originally known as the Imperial University of Peking, Peking University (PKU) was the first national university in Chinese history and has been a leading institution of higher education and research in China since its establishment. The University’s core values are defined as “Freedom of thought, Embrace of diversity”.

Throughout its history, Peking University has played an integral role in the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of society. Generations of preeminent scholars, politicians, entrepreneurs, and innovators educated at Peking University have profoundly shaped China’s modernization and will continue to pioneer the nation’s developments.

Peking University celebrated the 120th anniversary of its founding in 2018. In 2019, Peking University launched its Global Excellence Strategy, characterized by CLOUDS (an acronym for its goals of Creativity, Leadership, Openness, Uniqueness, Diversity and Shaping), which has ushered in a new era of international development for Peking University.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Peking University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
46 F : 54 M (2)
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International student percentage
15% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
11.3 (1)
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Student total
35659 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026, (2) World University Rankings 2022

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Research Associate / Senior Research Assistant in Social Media and Psychological Well-Being

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Applications are invited for a full-time position as Research Associate or Senior Research Assistant in the field of social media and psychological well-being. Responsibilities: Assist in a meta-analytic research project on social media and well-being, including conducting systematic literature searches, screening relevant studies, extracting and calculating effect sizes, coding study characteristics, and analysing data; Conduct literature reviews and assist in the development of grant proposals; and Provide administrative and operational support such as preparing reports and summaries. Requirements: A PhD degree in psychology, communication, public health, statistics, or a related discipline; or a master’s degree with relevant research experience; Proficiency in data analysis using statistical software such as SPSS or R; Strong analytical skills and excellent written English; Self-motivated, well-organised, and able to work independently as well as within a team; and Preference will be given to applicants with experience in conducting systematic literature searches, especially systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses. The appointment will commence from January 2026 for up to 12 months, renewable subject to performance, mutual agreement, and funding availability. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Applicants with a PhD will be considered for appointment as Research Associate; those with a master’s degree and relevant experience will be considered for appointment as Senior Research Assistant.  Please direct enquires about this position to Professor Dominic Yeo at dominic@hkbu.edu.hk. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

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Lecturer, Academy of Wellness and Human Development

HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

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Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong


The Academy is seeking the Part-time Lecturers in the fields of Social Work, Counselling, and related disciplines. These roles involve teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Candidates should be capable of teaching postgraduate courses in the following areas: Family Therapy Mental Health Narrative Therapy  Social Work with Youth Career Counselling Social Work and Law Social Service and Crisis Management Requirements: A relevant master's degree or above in Social Work, Counselling or related discipline; Registered Social Workers (RSW) in Hong Kong is an advantage; Possess at least five years of post-degree professional experience; Relevant professional experience in fields, such as family, youth, rehabilitation, and counselling; and Good proficiency in spoken and written Chinese (including Putonghua/Mandarin) and English. Appointees may need to work in Mainland settings and travel to Mainland China occasionally. The initial appointment will be made on a part-time basis commencing September 2025. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to performance review and course availability. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for an interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the positions are filled.

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Assistant Professor / Research Assistant Professor in Psychology and / or Education

HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

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Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong


The Academy of Wellness and Human Development invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor/Research Assistant Professor with experience in at least one of the following areas:  Developmental Psychology Educational Psychology Cognitive Psychology Inclusive Education Environmental Psychology Clinical Counselling; and  Technology in Human Behaviors Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to play a key role in teaching and developing courses, as well as supervising postgraduate students in these areas. Teaching in different programmes in the Academy and/or Faculty is expected. The appointee is expected to have a track record of high-quality publications. Securing competitive research funding would be a key consideration in offering the Assistant Professor position. Requirements: Applicants should possess a PhD in Psychology and/or Education, and teaching experience at university level is preferred. They must also demonstrate a commitment to organising and undertaking local, mainland, and international programme-related outreach initiatives. Notes: For post of Assistant Professor, the initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of three years. For post of Research Assistant Professor, the initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of one to three years.  Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.  Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Applicants are requested to send in their most recent teaching evaluation results. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

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10 Mar 2026

Global Search for Chair Professors / Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors

THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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For current job openings of PolyU, please refer to our External Advertisements. For other employment opportunities at any of our faculties, schools and academic units, please click the relevant link(s) below to submit an application(s). For enquiries, please write to career@polyu.edu.hk. FACULTY OF BUSINESS Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies Department of Management and Marketing School of Accounting and Finance FACULTY OF COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Department of Applied Mathematics Department of Computing Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence FACULTY OF CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENT Department of Architecture (To be established with effect from 1 July 2026) Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering Department of Building and Real Estate Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering Department of Biomedical Engineering Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering FACULTY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Department of Applied Social Sciences Department of Health Technology and Informatics Department of Rehabilitation Sciences School of Nursing School of Optometry FACULTY OF HUMANITIES Department of Chinese History and Culture Department of English and Communication Department of Language Science and Technology Division of Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities FACULTY OF SCIENCE Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Department of Applied Physics Department of Food Science and Nutrition SCHOOL OF DESIGN SCHOOL OF FASHION AND TEXTILES SCHOOL OF HOTEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

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Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant

HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

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Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong


The Academy would like to seek proactive and self-driven applicants for the position of Senior Research Assistant or Research Assistant for a research project relating to Sports and Health Sciences. Responsibilities: Assist in data collection and process of ongoing research projects; Follow the standard operational procedures of managing all related equipment and software (human biomechanics and/or physiology) under the projects; Support literature review and statistical analysis; and Carry out any other duties as assigned Requirements: A bachelor’s degree or above in Sports Biomechanics, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, Motor Learning, Bioengineering or a related field; Experience in human movement science, balance control, and wearable/IMU; Be a good team player and able to work independently;  Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail; Have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;  Have good computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Proficient in SPSS (data import, variable management, basic analysis) and Endnote (data import, citation); and Experience in meta-analysis will be advantageous. For the project information and job inquiries, please contact the Principal Investigator: Prof. Gilbert Lam at email: gilbertlam@hkbu.edu.hk. The initial appointment will be offered on a contract of one year. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and funding availability. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled. 

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Subjects Taught at Peking University

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Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Biological Sciences

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology