Postdoctoral Fellow(s)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is ranked 18th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027.

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellow(s) position to work with Professor Pang Laikwan in the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies at CUHK.

Applicants should have (i) a recent PhD in the humanities; (ii) a proven research record in Late-Qing and Early-Republican Chinese intellectual/social/cultural history; and (iii) solid training in Western critical theories and/or traditional Chinese philosophy.

The appointee(s) are expected to conduct related research in collaboration with Prof Pang. He/She will be responsible for (a) organising an international conference; (b) overseeing the administration of the research; and (c) participating in the activities of the Department.

Applicants should submit the following supporting documents in the online application: (1) a cover letter explaining their suitability for this postdoc position in Late-Qing and Early-Republican Chinese intellectual/social/cultural history; (2) a full curriculum vitae; (3) a research plan (2-3 pages); (4) one sample publication in a peer-reviewed journal or chapter in an edited volume; and (5) names, addresses, and email addresses of two referees (reference letters will only be requested for short-listed candidates).

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for two years commencing August 2027, renewable subject to satisfactory performance, mutual agreement, and funding availability.

For enquiries, please contact the Principal Investigator, Professor PANG Laikwan (lkpang@cuhk.edu.hk).

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is ranked 18th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027.

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellow(s) position to work with Professor Pang Laikwan in the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies at CUHK.

Applicants should have (i) a recent PhD in the humanities; (ii) a proven research record in Late-Qing and Early-Republican Chinese intellectual/social/cultural history; and (iii) solid training in Western critical theories and/or traditional Chinese philosophy.

The appointee(s) are expected to conduct related research in collaboration with Prof Pang. He/She will be responsible for (a) organising an international conference; (b) overseeing the administration of the research; and (c) participating in the activities of the Department.

Applicants should submit the following supporting documents in the online application: (1) a cover letter explaining their suitability for this postdoc position in Late-Qing and Early-Republican Chinese intellectual/social/cultural history; (2) a full curriculum vitae; (3) a research plan (2-3 pages); (4) one sample publication in a peer-reviewed journal or chapter in an edited volume; and (5) names, addresses, and email addresses of two referees (reference letters will only be requested for short-listed candidates).

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for two years commencing August 2027, renewable subject to satisfactory performance, mutual agreement, and funding availability.

For enquiries, please contact the Principal Investigator, Professor PANG Laikwan (lkpang@cuhk.edu.hk).

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.