Job Description - Temporary Research Assistant II (E&L) (25000G2)

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 & Languages :

Temporary Research Assistant II (E&L) - (25000G2)

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 appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Designing and producing promotional materials for the School and the Research Institute for Bilingual Learning and Teaching, such as poster and webpage design, video recording;
• Updating webpages related to programmes and research activities;
• Providing administrative support for research tasks, including database maintenance and record-keeping;
• Supporting the coordination of research-related meetings, workshops, conferences, and events organized by the School and the Research Institute for Bilingual Learning and Teaching; and
• Performing any other duties as assigned.
  
  

Candidates

Candidates Should Possess The Following Qualifications, Experience And Competence

• A recognized bachelor's degree, with at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience;
• Good at Graphic and Webpage Design, with previous experience in this beneficial;
• Competency in computer skills (including WORD, EXCEL and Chinese word processing, and graphic design software);
• Good command of English and Chinese (Cantonese & Putonghua);
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Effective organization skills, able to attend to details, and capable of multi-tasking;
• A strong sense of responsibility and motivation, and be able to work independently as well as in a team; and
• Preference will be given to those with experience in general administration / marketing and supporting services in educational settings.
  
  

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a trade test.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract. The initial contract will be for one year. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

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