DAVID C. LAM INSTITUTE FOR EAST-WEST STUDIES (LEWI)

LEWI ( http://lewi.hkbu.edu.hk) was founded in 1995 as a university-wide research centre at Hong Kong Baptist University to promote east-west research initiatives. One of its major themes is Environment, Health and Sustainability Studies.

The appointee will participate in research on Big Data and Environmental Governance in China.

Duties:

a) conduct research projects of his/her own instigation either (i) qualitative, examining how big data have driven changes in environmental governance, or (ii) computational/quantitative, such as developing novel environmental big data analyses that can contribute to environmental policy;

b) perform teaching duties; and

c) join an interdisciplinary research group led by Dr. Kevin Lo www.lokevin.com. The goal of which is to catalyse solutions in environmental policy and governance through knowledge creation and sharing. In particular, it focuses on examining the structures and processes of environmental policymaking and implementation in China. Environmental studies that have strong policy relevance and practical significance will be conducted.

Requirements:

• PhD in a related field (e.g., environmental studies, public policy, political science, geography, China studies, computer science); and
• relevant publication record.

Initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of one year commencing in July 2020. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (jobs.hkbu.edu.hk) together with a one-page research proposal. Those not invited for interview 8 weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at  http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Closing date: 23 May 2020