Career Opportunities

Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Sociology

We now invite applications for the captioned postdoctoral post working with Professor Lai Wei in the Department of Sociology. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• work on broad topics related to AI and social surveys 

• design/refine the research instruments 

• coordinate data collection and analysis 

• support the organization of events 

• assist in the preparation of reports 

• perform other duties as assigned 

Requirements 

• a Ph.D. degree in sociology, demography, statistics, or other related disciplines 

• a strong interest in the topic of AI and social surveys 

• quantitative skills, including common coding and statistical analyses, and relevant experience in working with LLM APIs 

• knowledge and research experience in causal inference and social demography is preferred 

• an excellent command of written and spoken English 

• good interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills 

• competitive publication record on related topics 

• the ability to work independently and in a team, self-motivated and responsible 

What We Offer 

The appointment will commence as soon as possible, but no later than August 1, 2027, on a temporary basis for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  

The University is an equal opportunities employer and 
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency