Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Geography

Job Description:

Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Geography

Applications are invited for appointment as a Post-doctoral Fellow in Sustainable Development, Environmental Footprints, and Climate Change Economics, to commence as soon as possible for a period of 2 to 3 years.

The Role The appointee will work on research projects focusing on environmental footprint analysis, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the economic impacts of climate change. They will be responsible for:

• Analyzing the interlinkages, synergies, and trade-offs among various SDGs at global, national, or regional scales;
• Developing frameworks or indicator systems to evaluate progress toward SDGs under different climate and policy scenarios;
• Conducting quantitative research on environmental footprints using advanced modeling techniques;
• Assisting the PI in data collection, project management, and grant applications.

Requirements Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Sustainable Development, Geography, Environmental Science, Economics, or a related discipline. They should have a strong quantitative background and experience in environmental-economic modeling, statistical analysis, or related data-driven research methodologies. Previous experience in sustainability assessment or climate policy analysis is highly preferred.

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

How to Apply The University only accepts online applications at the University’s career site (https://jobs.hku.hk). Applicants should upload an up-to-date C.V. and a cover letter. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until the post is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.