Part-time Research Assistant I (R7043) (Ref: 24001V5) - Hong Kong Metropolitan University

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Employer Ref: 24001V5

Recruit Ref: L05920626
Posting Date: 2024-09-09

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

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.

Part-time Research Assistant I (R7043) (Ref: 24001V5)

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Arts and Social Sciences:

Part-time Research Assistant I (R7043) (Ref: 24001V5)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators in the research project “A longitudinal study of the impact of adverse housing conditions on the development of children living in subdivided units in Hong Kong: A mixed-method analysis” (Project: R7043). The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

Conducting questionnaire survey and interviews;
Transcribing interview data;
Providing support in literature review and data analysis;
Writing academic reports;
Assisting the Principal Investigator and Co-investigators to prepare experiments;
Liaising with academic staff, student helpers, NGO workers, and other relevant parties;
Providing ad hoc research duties on some weekends/public holidays/weekday evenings; and
Performing any other duties as assigned to support the operation of the research project.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

A recognised Master’s degree in social sciences;
Experience in carrying out quantitative and qualitative research;
Competence in computer skills (MSWord, Excel and PowerPoint, and Nvivo);
Detail-oriented, responsible, and self-motivated;
A high level of English and Chinese (Cantonese) proficiency and effective communication and organisation skills; and
Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract. He/she will work for the period between October 2024 and December 2024. 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.

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_non_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=24001V5

Closing date of application: 22 September 2024

The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Summary

Industry:

Education / Training

Job Category / Function:

Education (Research)

Job Position Level:

General

Employment Term:

Part Time

Min. Edu. Level Req:

MBA / Master / or above

Minimum QF Level attained:

Total Working Exp:

Salary(HKD):

Location:

Kowloon City District / Kowloon City

Benefits:

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