Career Opportunities

Research Assistant II (Project Coordinator) in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC) (Ref.: 526408) ( to commence no later than 1-July-2024 for one year)

The appointee will assist in coordinating a cross-institutional collaborative teaching and learning project (the “Project”), which aims at promoting student-teacher partnership in higher education, developing supporting resources, and studying effective approaches to such partnership. While the appointee should report to the Project Investigator at TALIC, HKU, he/she will also work closely with students and colleagues from the collaborating institutions.

Research Assistant II (Project Coordinator) is expected to:

• Be responsible for the organisation, preparation, promotion, and execution of online/onsite/hybrid events, such as competitions, symposia, seminars, and workshops, under the Project.
• Provide support to other parties to facilitate the successful attainment of the Project outcomes.
• Conduct research activities, such as literature review, data collection and analysis, and report writing.
• Develop resources and materials in written and/or visual forms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelor's degree or above in Education, Social Science or a related discipline, with experience in conducting research projects in higher education contexts.
• Experience of event promotion and organisation, as well as project maintenance.
• Experience of the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
• An excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).
• Positive attitude in problem-solving, ability to meet deadlines and good attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• A high level of computer literacy, particularly in using MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience of using content management systems (Wordpress) and video makers (Powtoon) would be an advantage.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. 

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 31 May 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.