Job Responsibilities

1. Collect and analyze academic literature, policy documents, and institutional data relevant to project objectives, serving as a foundation for strategic planning and program development.

2. Develop and optimize institutional data analytics models, and produce decision-support reports and data visualizations.

3. Assist in the planning, implementation, and effectiveness evaluation of university development and sustainability strategy-related projects.

4. Perform other duties as assigned related to institutional data analysis and strategic policy formulation.

   
   

Qualifications

1. A Ph.D. degree from a domestic or international university. Fields of expertise include, but are not limited to: educational evaluation and policy, statistics, data science, management science, or related disciplines.

2. Demonstrated skills in data cleaning, statistical analysis, and data visualization. Proficiency in R, Python, SPSS, Tableau, or other analytical tools is preferred.

3. Ability to conduct independent research, manage projects, and write professional reports, with the capacity to translate analytical findings into actionable policy recommendations.

4. Strong sense of responsibility, with excellent communication, coordination, and teamwork skills.

5. Applicants with prior experience in higher education policy, institutional research (IR), or sustainability-related research are strongly encouraged to apply.

   
   

Salary and Benefits

1. Salary will be determined in accordance with the NCKU Guidelines for the Recruitment of Outstanding Talent and relevant regulations.

2. Year-end bonus equivalent to 1.5 months of salary (available to employees who remain in service in December; awarded on a prorated basis according to months of service).

3. Labor and health insurance coverage will be provided.

4. The appointment is on a one-year contract basis, renewable upon satisfactory performance. A three-month probationary period applies, and continued employment is subject to evaluation upon completion.

   
   

Required Application Documents

1. Proof of Ph.D. degree.

2. Curriculum vitae (including academic background, expertise, research achievements, and other relevant qualifications).

3. Research proposal: A brief project concept (no more than two pages) on institutional data analysis and its application, based on the applicant’s expertise.

4. Proof of English proficiency (e.g., English test certificates or records of publication in English-language journals).

   
   

Application Procedure

1. Please combine all required documents into one single PDF file and email it to: lingyu@mail.ncku.edu.tw

   Email subject line:

   Application for Postdoctoral Researcher, Office of Sustainability and Strategic Development_Name

2. Applicants who pass the initial screening will be notified separately for an interview. Those not selected will not be contacted, and submitted materials will not be returned.

   
   

Contact Person

Chief Sustainability Officer: Rwei-Ling Yu

Email: lingyu@mail.ncku.edu.tw

Additional Notes

In accordance with applicable regulations, the University shall not employ individuals who have been involved in any of the following circumstances:

1. Convicted of a sexual assault offense as defined under Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the Sexual Assault Crime Prevention Act.

2. Verified by the University Gender Equity Education Committee (hereinafter “GEE Committee”) or other legally established committees to have committed sexual assault.

3. Verified to have engaged in sexual harassment or sexual bullying, where termination of employment and a lifetime ban from educational employment is deemed necessary.

4. Verified to have engaged in sexual harassment or sexual bullying, where termination of employment is required and a ban from educational employment for one to four years has been imposed during the restriction period.

5. Determined by the competent educational authority to fall under the circumstances described in Article 9, Paragraph 6, Subparagraph 2 of the Supplementary Education Act.

6. Determined by the competent educational authority to fall under Article 9, Paragraph 6, Subparagraph 3 of the same Act, and within the one-to-four-year restriction period on employment.