Project Title: Science text comprehension: Investigating the role of text structure strategy, motivation, and metacognitive calibration

[Appointment Period: 8 months]

The appointee will assist in research projects by conducting literature reviews, analyzing data, preparing reports, developing research materials, coordinating and managing administrative tasks, and handling other assigned duties.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree preferably in Education, Psychology or related disciplines. Research experience in educational technology, robotics projects and applied research are advantageous. Candidates with an interest in entrepreneurship and pursuing a PhD are preferred. Prospective applicants should exhibit proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese. They should be capable of working independently and under pressure while possessing strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

For further enquiries about the post, please contact Professor Susanna Yeung at syeung@eduhk.hk.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Fringe benefits include contract-end gratuity, leave, medical and dental benefits.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post. Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV on or before 13 March 2025. Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised. Since the incumbent’s work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.

Further information about the University is available at http://www.eduhk.hk.

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.