Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Creative Media

Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Creative Media (Appointment up to 12 months) [Ref.: T/110/25]

The Creative Media Policy Observatory is recruiting one Postdoctoral Fellow.

Project

An Observatory for Video Game Policy: Player Experience and Corporate Compliance

Duties

1. Assist in data collection and analysis;

2. Write research reports;

3. Submit research reports for publication in journals and presentation at conferences;

4. Liaise between research collaborators and handle other enquiries and correspondence;

5. Promote research through social media posts;

6. Record and catalogue research achievements in internal systems;

7. Assist in claiming expenses and making purchases for research purposes;

8. Assist in organising conferences;

9. Provide logistical support for Departmental events and activities; and

10. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. A PhD degree in Law/Psychology/Communications or other disciplines related to creative media policy;

2. Good command of written and spoken English;

3. Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills;

4. Strong proficiency in computer software applications;

5. Being attentive to work details and task quality;

6. Ability to work independently; and

7. Proficiency in other languages, including Chinese and/or Putonghua.

8. Knowledge of and experience in games, statistical software and Elsevier Pure would be an advantage.

(For enquiries, please contact Professor Leon XIAO via email at ‘leon.xiao@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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