Job Description - Part-time Research Associate/Assistant I/II/Technical Assistant (Project no: R6662) (B&A) (250008V)

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

[For Research Project “[Can we trust repeated transactions for long-term performance advantages amid technological uncertainty?]” (Project No. R6662) ]

We Are Now Looking For a Suitable Person To Fill The Following Position In The Lee Shau Kee School Of Business And Administration

Part-time Research Associate/Assistant I/II/Technical Assistant (Project no: R6662) (B&A) - (250008V)

Job

: Temporary/Part-time R&D

School/Unit

: Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration

Closing Date

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

Major Duties And Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Conducting thorough literature searches and reviews;
• Collecting, organizing, and cleaning data from various sources;
• Performing web searches to gather relevant information and data;
• Assisting in analyzing and interpreting data;
• Preparing comprehensive reports and summaries of findings; and
• Collaborating with the research team to ensure accurate and timely completion of projects.
  
  

Candidates

Candidates Should Possess The Following Qualifications, Experience And Competence

• A recognized Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Management, Economics, or related disciplines;
• High attention to detail and accuracy;
• Strong experience with literature searches and data collection;
• Proficiency in data cleaning and organizing;
• Hands-on experience in data mining;
• Excellent web searching and internet research skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese;
• Detail-oriented, hardworking, responsible, and able to meet deadlines; and
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  

The position will commence in March 2025.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

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