Job Description - Part-time Research Assistants I (Project R6575) (E&L) (25000G3)

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 Education and Languages:

Part-time Research Assistants I (Project R6575) (E&L) - (25000G3)

Job

: Temporary/Part-time R&D

School/Unit

: School of Education and Languages

Closing Date

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

Major Duties And Responsibilities

The appointees will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Collecting and compiling data, including the co-ordination and conducting of interviews and questionnaires, transcription, translation and writing;
• Assisting in data analyses including questionnaires, interviews and documentary data;
• Conducting literature search; and
• Participating in the creative process of a devised theatre, when appropriate.
  
  

Candidates

Candidates Should Possess The Following Qualifications, Experience, And Competence

• (For Research Assistant I) A master’s degree or above, preferably in Education, Arts, or Social Sciences with training or experience in drama;
• (For Research Assistant II) A bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Education, Arts, or Social Sciences with training or experience in drama;
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese; and
• Preferably with experience in quantitative and qualitative research and drama teaching.
  
  

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.

To Apply

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