Postdoctoral Fellowship in ESG and Law
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Work type: Full-time
Department: Faculty of Law (18100)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowship in ESG and Law, Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong
We invite applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship beginning 1 January 2027 (earlier start dates are welcome). The fellow will work with Professor James Zeng on empirical research at the intersection of ESG and Law.
Candidate profile:
- PhD in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (in hand or expected by start date)
- Strong publication record or a promising pipeline of working papers targeting top-tier journals
- Proficiency in empirical methods standard in the field

The fellowship offers:
- Research budget covering data access and conference travel




- Full access to HKU's research resources and databases
- A collaborative research environment with opportunities to pursue an independent agenda
- An exceptional base for engaging with leading scholars and institutions across Asia

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site ( and upload an up-to-date C.V. and publications. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 1 September 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
For enquiry, please contact Professor James Zeng ([email protected]) directly.
Advertised: Jul 16, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close: Sep 1, 2026 (HK Time)
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