Job Description - Part-time Research Assistant II (R6574) (A&SS) (250007X)

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We Are Now Looking For a Suitable Person To Fill The Following Position In The School Of Arts And Social Sciences

Part-time Research Assistant II (R6574) (A&SS) - (250007X)

Job

: Temporary/Part-time R&D

School/Unit

: School of Arts and Social Sciences

Closing Date

: 12/Feb/2025, 3:59:00 PM

Major Duties And Responsibilities

The appointee will assist in the research project “Fable of the Bees in Our Time: An Inquiry to Recover Assets and Values of Waste Pickers in Hong Kong” (Project No.: R6574).

The Appointee Will Be Responsible Mainly For The Following

• Conducting literature search and review;
• Conducting field liaison, fieldworks and interviews;
• Performing data entry and analysis; and
• Performing any other duties as assigned.
  
  

Candidates

Candidates Should Possess The Following Qualifications, Experience And Competence

• A recognised degree in social sciences or related discipline;
• Knowledge in conducting research in social sciences (experience in community walk, participant observations and engagement with older adults will be an advantage);
• Competent in qualitative data analysis;
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) with good communication skills; and
• Detail-oriented, hardworking, responsible, and able to meet deadlines and work independently.
  
  

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract. He/She will work no more than 17 hours per week for the period between March 2025 and December 2025. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

To Apply

Application should be made online through the University’s eRecruitment System. Please contact Dr Chan Wai Yin at [via CTgoodjobs Apply Now] for enquiries about the post.

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