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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Assistant in Sports Science, Exercise Coaching, Psychology, and Rehabilitation Sciences Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Sports Science

Funding

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Postdoctoral Fellow appointment period is six months; Research Assistant appointment period is twelve months.

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

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Hong Kong

University

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Keywords

Sports Science
Psychology
Biology
Executive Function
Rehabilitation Science
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Sports Coaching
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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About this position

Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is advertising a Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Assistant position for a research project on a cluster-randomised controlled trial of a slow-jogging intervention aimed at improving executive function and physiological regulation in adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The post includes two appointment types: Postdoctoral Fellow (six months) and Research Assistant (twelve months). The postdoctoral role requires a doctoral degree in Sports Science, Exercise Coaching, Psychology, or a related discipline, plus no more than five years of post-qualification experience. The research assistant role requires an honours degree in one of those fields, with preference for applicants who have relevant research experience.

Applicants may contact Prof. Clare Chung-wah Yu at [email protected] for further information. The position offers a highly competitive remuneration package. Applications are considered from 15 September 2026 until the positions are filled.

Research interests: rehabilitation sciences, sports science, exercise intervention, psychology, ADHD, executive function, adolescent health, and clinical trial research.

Funding details

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Postdoctoral Fellow appointment period is six months; Research Assistant appointment period is twelve months.

What's required

Postdoctoral Fellow applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Sports Science, Exercise Coaching, Psychology or other related disciplines, or an equivalent qualification, and have no more than five years of post-qualification experience at the time of application. Research Assistant applicants must hold an honours degree in one of the above-mentioned disciplines or an equivalent qualification; relevant research experience is preferred.

How to apply

Contact Prof. Clare Chung-wah Yu for further information by phone or email if needed, then apply via the Hong Kong Polytechnic University job portal using the provided application link. Applications are considered from 15 September 2026 until the positions are filled.

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