Postdoctoral Fellow, Lingnan University Creative and Cultural Innovation Research Institute

此職位由嶺南大學 (Lingnan University) 發布。 職位編號：req3122 地點：Hong Kong 發布日期：10/30/2026 來源：嶺南大學招聘網 (CSOD) 申請及詳情：https://lingnan.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/3122?c=lingnan ---

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
Lingnan University Creative and Cultural Innovation Research Institute
(Post Ref.: 26/267)

Lingnan University Creative and Cultural Innovation Research Institute is an institutional organization that aims to promote cultural innovation and creative industry research, organize international forums and youth development programmes in Greater Bay Area. Its research focuses on various areas, such as youth development and education, cultural and creative industry policies, digital media, urban governance, social and cultural innovation, and China studies.

General Requirements
Applicants should have obtained a PhD degree in Sociology, Public Policy, Cultural Studies, Media Studies, or other related disciplines, for no more than three years prior to the commencement of the appointment, with evidence of excellent research outputs in one or more of the following areas: youth development and education, cultural and creative industry policies, digital media, urban governance, social and cultural innovation, or China Studies. Experience in conducting fieldwork or survey research in the Chinese Mainland, particularly within the Greater Bay Area (GBA), is essential. Deep familiarity with the academic administrative landscape in the Chinese Mainland and a proven track record of research publications would be a distinct advantage. The successful appointee is expected to deliver cultural policy analysis, organize international forums, and drive youth development programs in the GBA. Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Mandarin is required. The appointee will be required to work at Lingnan University’s main campus in Hong Kong and at the Lingnan University Cultural Innovation and Creative Industry Research Institute in Shenzhen Qianhai. The appointee is expected to have a strong commitment to academic excellence and engagement in high-quality research and publication, and 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, with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and the availability of funding.

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.