Huihui Zhang

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position focused on tourism digital transformation and strategic management . The project is titled “Strategic adaptation under the digital transformation of tourism: Addressing demand, competition, and technological challenges” and is led with Dr. Simone Bianco and Prof. Huihui Zhang. This opportunity is well suited to research-driven candidates interested in building a strong publication pipeline in areas such as strategic management , digital competition , large-scale data analysis , econometric methods , digital platforms , and AI . The post emphasizes rigorous, data-driven research and contribution to top-tier journal publications. Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a doctoral degree or equivalent qualification, have no more than five years of post-qualification experience, and show strong interest in publishing high-quality journal papers in strategic management or strong skills in advanced secondary data manipulation and analysis. A background in Hospitality & Tourism Management, Management, Marketing, or Data Science is preferred, and programming experience in Python or R is an advantage. Funding and conditions: this is a full-time postdoctoral appointment for nine months with a highly competitive remuneration package, salary, and benefits. Application window: consideration of applications begins on 2026-04-27 and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply via the university application portal and may contact Prof. Huihui Zhang at [email protected] for further information.