Postdoc (Technology, Policy and Law Lab) in the Centre for Public Affairs and Law (Appointment for 24 months with possibility of extension) [Ref. B/R/1251/09]

Duties

1. Conduct research for the Technology, Policy and Law Lab of the Centre (including literature review, data collection and data analysis);
2. Write papers for publications (including journal articles, policy papers, marketing and publicity materials);
3. Participate in grant proposals for external funding;
4. Organise/coordinate academic conferences, scholarly activities and events;
5. Assist the director of the Laboratory in handling administrative matters; and
6. Perform other duties as assigned by the co-directors.

Requirements

A PhD or equivalent degree in Computer Science/Data Science/Statistics/Information System/Management/Law/Computational Social Sciences, or a closely related field, with no more than 3 years’ experience after the award of a PhD degree.

High analytical and methodological skills, excellent English writing skills, ability to work independently within a team, and excellent communication skills are required. Programming skills and practical experience with leading machine learning frameworks are desired. Experience and/or interest in applications of AI to management, policy or law, and track record in research project and journal publication would be an advantage.

(For enquiries, please contact Dr. Yanto CHANDRA via email at "ychandra@cityu.edu.hk")

Salary and Conditions of Service

Salary offered will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental consultations at the campus clinic.

Information and Application

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. 

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