Temporary Research Assistant II (Psychology of Sports, Exercise, and Health) (A&SS) (Ref: 26001ZO) - Hong Kong Metropolitan University

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Employer Ref: 26001ZO

Recruit Ref: L06073217
Posting Date: 2026-09-03

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.

Temporary Research Assistant II (Psychology of Sports, Exercise, and Health) (A&SS) (Ref: 26001ZO)

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

Temporary Research Assistant II (Psychology of Sports, Exercise, and Health) (A&SS) (Ref: 26001ZO)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will assist Prof. Derwin Chan in the research projects related to physical activity, health psychology, and health education. The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

Data collection in school, sports, and health settings;
Conducting questionnaire survey and interviews;
Assisting the Principal Investigator and Co-investigators to prepare experiments;
Deliver mental health workshops at schools or other health settings;
Data entry and/or transcribing interview data;
Providing support in literature review and data analysis;
Writing academic reports;
Liaising with academic staff, student helpers, schools/ NGOs, 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 projects.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

A recognised degree in psychology, social sciences, sports sciences, or health-related subjects;
Experience in carrying out quantitative and qualitative research;
Competence in computer skills (MSWord, Excel and PowerPoint, and other data analytical software);
Detail-oriented, responsible, and self-motivated;
A high level of English and Chinese (Cantonese) proficiency and effective communication and organisation skills;
Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet multiple deadlines; and
Candidates who have experience in academic writing and publishing scientific papers are highly suitable for the position.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract. He/she will work for the period between September 2026 and August 2027. 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=26001ZO

Closing date of application: 16 September 2026

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Summary

Industry:

Education / Training

Job Category / Function:

Education (Research)

Job Position Level:

General

Employment Term:

Temporary / Contract

Min. Edu. Level Req:

Bachelor

Minimum QF Level attained:

Total Working Exp:

Salary(HKD):

Location:

Kowloon City District / Homantin

Benefits:

∙	Assistant Manager / Library Officer (Library Systems and Technology) (LIB) (Ref: 260027I)
∙	Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor (Information Systems) (B&A) (Ref: 260027D)
∙	Assistant Academic Support Officer (S&T) (Ref: 2600276)
∙	Part-time Teaching Assistant(s) [2026 Autumn] (S&T) (Ref: 260024C)
∙	Assistant Manager / Library Officer (Library Systems and Technology) (LIB) (Ref: 260022K)

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