26.4411, Jobs: Discourse Analysis: Post Doc, The University of Hong Kong

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LINGUIST List: Vol-26-4411. Wed Oct 07 2015. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 26.4411, Jobs: Discourse Analysis: Post Doc, The University of Hong Kong

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Date: Wed, 07 Oct 2015 11:34:53
From: Olga Zayts [zayts at hku.hk]
Subject: Discourse Analysis: Post Doc, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

University or Organization: The University of Hong Kong 
Department: School of English
Job Location: Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong 
Web Address: http://www.english.hku.hk/
Job Title: Postdoctoral fellow in Language & Communication
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Discourse Analysis 

Description:

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Health Communication / Genetic Counselling Communication in the School of English, to commence as soon as possible but not later than July 31, 2016, for a period of two years.  

We are looking for a recent Ph.D. graduate who will contribute in important ways to the development of the research theme on Health Communication/Genetic Counselling Communication as a member of the Health Communication Research Cluster (HCRC) led by Dr. Olga Zayts in the School of English. The HCRC brings together an interdisciplinary group of researchers from the Faculty of Arts and the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine at HKU, and from major government healthcare institutions (public hospitals, and the Clinical Genetic Services in the Department of Health). For the latest health communication initiatives, please go to http://www.languageinhealthcare.com/

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in linguistics/applied linguistics or relevant discipline, preferably focusing on a topic of health communication. Knowledge of Cantonese is desirable but not a must. Some knowledge of and experience with quantitative methods will be a plus. The appointee will be expected to work on a specific topic of interest under the umbrella of a large-scale longitudinal study that focuses on communication in genetic counselling contexts for inherited conditions within an individual’s lifespan. Please visit the application website below for further particulars. He/She will be expected to produce original research publications in top tier journals; foster collaboration with the members of the research team, the School and interested members of the Faculty of Arts, the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine and other faculties; help to train postgraduate students; encourage intellectual interest in the study area throughout the relevant faculties; and contribute to dissem
 inating the study findings to various stakeholders.

Applicants should send (i) a completed application form, which should clearly state which position they are applying for, and in which academic discipline, as well as the reference number; (ii) a cover letter with further information about research experience, relevant publications, research proposals, etc.; and (iii) an up-to-date C.V., to the application email address below. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide a representative sample of their publications. Application forms (341/1111) can be downloaded from http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc. Further particulars about working at HKU can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk. Closes October 17, 2015.

The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application result.

The University is an equal opportunities employer

Application Deadline: 17-Oct-2015 

Email Address for Applications: soesrapp at hku.hk 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.english.hku.hk/jobopenings.htm 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Olga Zayts 
	Email: zayts at hku.hk 

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