Post-doctoral Fellow/Research Associate | Division of Public Policy

Post-doctoral Fellow/Research Associate | Division of Public Policy The Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and School of Engineering seek to recruit a new Post-doctoral Fellow/Research Associate to work on a research project entitled “Strategic Planning for Transforming Hong Kong into a Leading Global Aviation and Innovation Hub”, supported by the General Support Programme (GSP) under the Innovation and Technology Fund. The project studies new trends in the global aviation technology industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, evaluates Hong Kong’s positioning through stakeholder interviews, conducts international case studies via site visits and interviews to investigate technological innovations applicable to Hong Kong, and develops a technology roadmap with five established foci. The appointee will be housed in the PPOL but will work closely with a cross-disciplinary team of faculty from Public Policy, Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science. During the appointment, the major responsibility is to serve as project manager and ensure the progress and timely delivery of the project. Main tasks include supervising PhD students and Master students, contacting stakeholders, scheduling and conducting interviews, focus‑group discussions and workshops (both internationally and within Hong Kong), assisting in aviation conference organization at the end of the project, writing project reports, and co‑authoring journal articles. Depending on performance, the employment may be renewed for another year, during which the appointee will mainly collaborate with supervisors on academic research and publications. Applicants should have a recognized PhD degree in social sciences, management, public policy, urban planning, English language, communication and applied linguistics, or related discipline, with an excellent command of written and spoken English. The successful applicant is expected to have strong communication skills, project‑management capability, sense of responsibility and timeliness, responsiveness to a fast‑paced research environment, and excellent independent research ability. The candidate must have been well trained in qualitative research methodologies such as interviews, focus‑group discussions and workshops. Experience and interest in relevant air transportation or technological advancement research are desirable. Familiarity with quantitative research such as statistical analysis and machine learning is a plus, but not necessary. The appointment is expected to commence in April 2021 (Duration: 1 year, possible 1‑year renewal depending on performance). Salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits. Contract renewal will be subject to performance, funding availability and mutual agreement. Application Procedure In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website ( and return it online together with: a curriculum vitae; a letter of intent describing motivation, qualifications, skills and experience relevant to this position; 2‑5 writing samples (e.g., working papers, journal publications, white papers, consulting reports); 2‑3 reference letters to the Human Resources Office on or before Tuesday, 23 March 2021 . Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application. For enquiries, please contact Dr. Pengyu ZHU ( ). #J-18808-Ljbffr