35.2916, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics, Psycholinguistics: Postdoctoral Fellow, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Subject: 35.2916, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics, Psycholinguistics: Postdoctoral Fellow, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Date: 21-Oct-2024
From: Melody Ho [hrmelody at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics, Psycholinguistics: Postdoctoral Fellow, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University


University or Organization: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Department: Department of English and Communication
Job Location: , Hong Kong
Web Address: http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Psycholinguistics

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal
contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the
world. PolyU also strives to be an innovative world-class university
that pursues excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer.
It offers a wide range of programmes in six faculties and three
independent schools. Besides being ranked among the top 100
universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as QS,
THE and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU is ranked among the global top
20 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is
in the global top 100 for 21 subjects in the QS World University
Rankings by Subject 2024.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION

Postdoctoral Fellow (Ref. 241007006)
[Appointment period: twenty-four months initially, with possibility of
further appointment]

The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project -
“A systematic evaluation of task-based language teaching in Hong Kong
secondary schools: Status quo, research-based implementation,
effectiveness, individual differences, and generative AI”.  He/She
will be required to (a) conduct independent and collaborative research
in second language acquisition and task-based language teaching; (b)
design and implement experimental studies; (c) prepare and publish
high-quality research articles in peer-reviewed journals with staff
members of the University; (d) present research findings at national
and international conferences; (e) mentor and supervise graduate and
undergraduate students; (f) contribute to grant writing and funding
applications; (g) participate in departmental activities and
collaborate with faculty members; and (h) perform any other duties as
assigned by the project leader.

Applicants should have (a) a PhD degree in Applied Linguistics, Second
Language Acquisition, Psycholinguistics or a related discipline, or an
equivalent qualification and must have no more than five years of
post-qualification experience at the time of application; (b) strong
background in SLA theories and methodologies; (c) proficiency in
quantitative and qualitative research methods; (d) demonstrated
ability to publish in high-impact journals; (e) experience with
experimental design and sophisticated statistical analyses; (f)
ability to work independently and as part of a team; (g) excellent
written and verbal communication skills in English; and (h) strong
organisational and time management skills.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in task-based
language teaching and learning, individual differences in language
learning, research methods, and generative AI.

Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Shaofeng Li via email at
shaofeng.li at polyu.edu.hk for further information.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website
(https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/research).  Consideration of applications
will commence on 1 November 2024 until the position is filled.   The
University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment
can be found at
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an
environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of
people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences
where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity
and respect.  To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal
Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.

Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications:
https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=241007006
Contact Information:
        Prof. Shaofeng Li
        Email: shaofeng.li at polyu.edu.hk



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