Job Description - Part-time Research Assistant II / Technical Assistant (Student Research Assistant) (N&HS) (25000AN)

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.

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

Part-time Research Assistant II / Technical Assistant (Student Research Assistant) (N&HS) - (25000AN)

Job

: Temporary/Part-time R&D

School/Unit

: School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Closing Date

: 11/Mar/2025, 3:59:00 PM

Major Duties And Responsibilities

The appointee shall mainly assist the research team in the research project “A Study of Artificial Intelligence Literacy, Digital Divide and Digital Learning among Older Adults in Hong Kong and Beyond”. The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Assisting in participants recruitment;
• Assisting in Conducting workshops;
• Collecting data from the participants and other stakeholders;
• Providing assistance in other areas related to the research project;
• Contributing to writing up papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals; and
• Help preparing and presenting findings of research activity internally and publicly.
  
  

He/she will be normally assigned to work not more than 17 hours per week.

Candidates

Candidates Should Possess The Following Qualifications, Experience And Competence

• A student in Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences or related area;
• Have strong managerial skills, excellent communication skills in Chinese and English;
• Proficient in MS Office Words, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Responsible, highly motivated, and able to work independently and in a team; and
• Relevant research experience is preferable.
  
  

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

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

Duration

The initial contract period is one year and extendable upon mutual agreement of both parties and satisfactory performance of the candidate.

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