Postgraduate research opportunity - Department of Geography, the University of Hongkong

A postgraduate research opportunity, either at MPhil or PhD levels, starting in September 2009 is available in the research area of tourism and sustainable livelihoods. The successful applicant would be admitted as a full-time candidate and will be part of a university funded multi-year research project entitled "Tourism as a form of livelihood diversification: a case study from Lantau, Hong Kong".

Ph.D. applicants with a research masters degree, or Master of Philosophy applicants with an honours degree in tourism, recreation, leisure, local economic development, or relevant disciplines, are welcome to apply. A preferences will be given to applicants who are interested in varied research design and is capable of working in a diverse cultural setting.