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Call for Applications: Research Fellow and Affiliated Researcher Positions 2026-2027
The recruitment call for the 2026–2027 academic year by HEPALab (Higher Education Policy and Assessment Lab) welcomes scholars and researchers from higher education policy, assessment, pedagogy, and related interdisciplinary fields to join the Lab on a voluntary, non-remunerated basis.
What You Can Gain
Research Collaboration: Participate in interdisciplinary research projects.
Publication Opportunities: Contribute to academic papers and scholarly outputs.
Academic Networking: Connect with researchers and scholars across institutions.
Research Experience: Develop research, data analysis, writing, and peer-review skills.
Institutional Email: Receive an official HEPALab institutional email account.
Academic Affiliation: Gain recognition as a HEPALab member or affiliated researcher.
Certificate: Receive a certificate of participation or research affiliation upon meeting the relevant requirements.
Open Roles & Expectations
Research Fellow
Target Audience: Doctorate holders (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) with strong independent research capabilities and an established record of academic publications.
Expectations: Lead or independently contribute to research projects, develop and publish high-quality academic papers, and participate in peer review, research evaluation, or academic oversight.
Associate Research Fellow
Target Audience: Master's degree holders with strong research capabilities and demonstrated potential for independent academic research.
Expectations: Contribute to ongoing research projects, assist in research design, data analysis, and academic writing, and participate in academic discussions, research activities, and collaborative projects.
Virtual Visiting Scholar
Target Audience: University faculty, postdoctoral researchers, doctoral researchers, or external scholars and researchers interested in conducting collaborative research remotely.
Expectations: Engage in short- to medium-term virtual research collaboration with the lab, contribute to joint research projects and academic publications, and participate in online research meetings, seminars, and scholarly activities. Applicants should submit a brief research proposal outlining their intended collaboration and its alignment with the lab's research priorities.
Affiliated Researcher
Target Audience: External collaborators, non-resident researchers, and cross-institutional academics.
Expectations: Flexible joint publication, collaborative projects, and shared research outputs.
Research Assistant
Target Audience: Undergraduate students, Master's students, doctoral students, and early-career researchers with an interest in academic research.
Expectations: Provide research support through literature reviews, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, data collection, academic writing, and assistance with research projects and lab activities.
Application Requirements
Applicants need to prepare and submit the following materials:
Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detail terminal degree(s), research focus, publication/citation track record, editorial or peer-review service, and academic affiliations.
Cover Letter: State the specific position sought, highlight research synergies with HEPALab, and outline proposed contributions for 2026–2027.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted through either channel:
Online Application Form: Submit details via the Tencent Survey Link (https://wj.qq.com/s2/27834887/qrj8/).
Email Submission: Send Cover Letter and CV directly to info@HEPALab.info using the subject format: Application for [Position Title] - [Your Full Name].
After submitting your application, your materials will be reviewed by HEPALab. Applicants who meet the initial requirements will be contacted for further communication regarding their research interests and potential contributions. Final admission will be subject to discussion and approval by the HEPALab internal committee.
What You Can Gain
Research Collaboration: Participate in interdisciplinary research projects.
Publication Opportunities: Contribute to academic papers and scholarly outputs.
Academic Networking: Connect with researchers and scholars across institutions.
Research Experience: Develop research, data analysis, writing, and peer-review skills.
Institutional Email: Receive an official HEPALab institutional email account.
Academic Affiliation: Gain recognition as a HEPALab member or affiliated researcher.
Certificate: Receive a certificate of participation or research affiliation upon meeting the relevant requirements.
Open Roles & Expectations
Research Fellow
Target Audience: Doctorate holders (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) with strong independent research capabilities and an established record of academic publications.
Expectations: Lead or independently contribute to research projects, develop and publish high-quality academic papers, and participate in peer review, research evaluation, or academic oversight.
Associate Research Fellow
Target Audience: Master's degree holders with strong research capabilities and demonstrated potential for independent academic research.
Expectations: Contribute to ongoing research projects, assist in research design, data analysis, and academic writing, and participate in academic discussions, research activities, and collaborative projects.
Virtual Visiting Scholar
Target Audience: University faculty, postdoctoral researchers, doctoral researchers, or external scholars and researchers interested in conducting collaborative research remotely.
Expectations: Engage in short- to medium-term virtual research collaboration with the lab, contribute to joint research projects and academic publications, and participate in online research meetings, seminars, and scholarly activities. Applicants should submit a brief research proposal outlining their intended collaboration and its alignment with the lab's research priorities.
Affiliated Researcher
Target Audience: External collaborators, non-resident researchers, and cross-institutional academics.
Expectations: Flexible joint publication, collaborative projects, and shared research outputs.
Research Assistant
Target Audience: Undergraduate students, Master's students, doctoral students, and early-career researchers with an interest in academic research.
Expectations: Provide research support through literature reviews, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, data collection, academic writing, and assistance with research projects and lab activities.
Application Requirements
Applicants need to prepare and submit the following materials:
Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detail terminal degree(s), research focus, publication/citation track record, editorial or peer-review service, and academic affiliations.
Cover Letter: State the specific position sought, highlight research synergies with HEPALab, and outline proposed contributions for 2026–2027.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted through either channel:
Online Application Form: Submit details via the Tencent Survey Link (https://wj.qq.com/s2/27834887/qrj8/).
Email Submission: Send Cover Letter and CV directly to info@HEPALab.info using the subject format: Application for [Position Title] - [Your Full Name].
After submitting your application, your materials will be reviewed by HEPALab. Applicants who meet the initial requirements will be contacted for further communication regarding their research interests and potential contributions. Final admission will be subject to discussion and approval by the HEPALab internal committee.