Senior Research Officer / Research Officer, Department of Sociology and Social Policy (Post Ref.: 26/223)
Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.
Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.
Applications are now invited for the following post:
Senior Research Officer / Research Officer
Department of Sociology and Social Policy
(Post Ref.: 26/223)
Responsibilities
Work on research projects involving quantitative data analysis, utilizing survey data and / or big data to investigate topics in health research, social change, and social inequality
Responsible for data analysis and related research tasks, such as literature search and review
Requirements
A master’s degree in social or behavioral sciences (e.g., sociology, economics, public health, political science, or social work)
Demonstrate proficiency in statistical programming languages such as Stata, Mplus, or R
Demonstrate a grasp of computational methods, including experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) or other AI-based approaches in social science research
Exhibit the capacity to work independently
Demonstrate fluency in both written and spoken English
Preference will be given to individuals with expertise in health research or social inequality, and those with experience working with large-scale datasets, panel data, or big data analytics.
Salary and Benefits
The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, and mandatory provident fund. The appointment is expected to commence as soon as possible on a fixed-term contract for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
| Job level | Middle |
|---|---|
| Work Exp. | Less than 1 year |
| Education | |
| Location | Tuen Mun |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Industry | Education / Training |
| Job function | Administration - Clerical / Admin / Operation, Administration - Others |
| Job Ref. No. | 26/223 |
| Published On | 27 Aug 2026 |