Postdoctoral Fellow in Elderly Mental Health
University of Hong Kong Department of Social Work and Social Administration
Hong Kong

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Elderly Mental Health in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration (Ref.: 509090), to commence as soon as possible for one to two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health or other related disciplines. They should also have excellent written and spoken skills in English and Chinese (including Cantonese), communication skills and an understanding of local NGO operations. Previous research experience in conducting Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) and/or intervention studies and a good track record of publications are highly preferred. He/She will assist the implementation of the Jockey Club JoyAge Project. Details of the Project could be found at https://jcjoyage.hk/.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV, a covering letter stating their research background, and the contact information of three referees. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until January 31, 2022, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.