Job Description - Part-time Research Assistant (Project No: R6750) (E&L) (25000GS)

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 Assistant (Project No: R6750) (E&L) - (25000GS)

Job

: Temporary/Part-time R&D

School/Unit

: School of Education and Languages

Closing Date

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

Major Duties And Responsibilities

The appointee will assist in research projects related to early childhood education and generative technologies. The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Assisting in conducting phone follow-ups, fieldwork, data entry and analysis;
• Coordinating research projects; and
• Performing general administrative, operational, and any other duties as assigned.
  
  

Candidates

Candidates Should Possess The Following Qualifications, Experience, And Competence

• A Bachelor’s degree or above in Education, Information Technology or a related discipline from a recognised university;
• An excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese), good research skills, and the ability to multitask and work collaboratively and independently;
• Familiar with MS Office applications (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and SPSS;
• Willing to take the initiative in assisting teammates; and
• Relevant research or project administration experience will be an advantage.
  
  

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidate(s) will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract. 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.

Applications must include cover letters.

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