港大中文學院

Full-time/ Part-time Editorial Assistant (at the rank of Research Assistant I or II) 

Founded in 1927, the School of Chinese at HKU boasts a long and distinguished history as one of the university’s oldest academic units. We run our own peer-reviewed HKU Journal of Chinese Studies (formerly Journal of Oriental Studies). It is a renowned bilingual semi-annual academic journal specializing in Chinese and Sinophone studies. Since its establishment in 1954 (JOS), the Journal has been recognized as a leading publication both locally and internationally, publishing over 50 volumes of articles and book reviews on a wide range of subjects in language, literature, history, philosophy, religion, and translation, etc. For details, please visit website: https://www.hkujcs.hku.hk.

To support the School’s research strategy and centenary development plan, we are inviting a dedicated and capable candidate to join the HKUJCS editorial team as an Editorial Assistant who works full-time or part-time, depending on the qualifications of the candidate.

Applicants should possess the following qualifications:

• A Master’s degree or higher, preferably in a field in Chinese Studies, such as literature, language, history, philosophy, religion, or similar disciplines.  
• Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese) and English, with excellent reading and writing skills in both languages. Knowledge of major East Asian or European languages is a plus.
• Prior experience in academic publishing, including familiarity with editorial processes; professional knowledge of typesetting is advantageous.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to effectively coordinate with authors, editors, reviewers, and other stakeholders involved in the publication process.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks efficiently, and meet deadlines