The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA), the Conservation Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and the Faculty of Arts of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) announced today (November 22) the launch of a post-doctoral research fellowship project entitled "Scientific Analysis of Chinese Paintings". This pioneering partnership, first of its kind in Hong Kong, aims to recruit global talent for expanding cultural heritage conservation.

     Supported by funds provided by Professor Douglas So, this project, a collaboration among an academic university, a public museum, a dedicated team of conservation experts and a private funding donor, demonstrates a shared commitment to advancing cultural and scientific excellence.

     One top postdoctoral fellow will be engaged to undertake a three-year research fellowship project with the designated Chinese painting collections, namely the Xubaizhai, Chih Lo Lou and Jingguanlou Collections of the HKMoA as the subject of study. The fellow will be an affiliate of the Faculty of Arts of the HKU's Society of Fellows in the Humanities and will work closely with Professor Marc Walton of the Master of Arts in Museum Studies Programme of the Faculty of Arts of the HKU and the Conservation Office of the LCSD on research projects. The research will encompass the characterisation of painting materials for dating, provenance analysis, and material analysis for conservation and preservation purposes. By bridging the gap between conservation, scientific analysis, and curatorial exploration, this fellowship will contribute to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the rich Chinese cultural heritage.

     The recruitment advertisement will be posted on the HKU Careers website (jobs.hku.hk/en/listing) in due course.

Ends/Saturday, November 22, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:14

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