Career Opportunities

Applications are invited for the position of Research Assistant II at the Social Sciences Research Centre (SSRC) within the Faculty of Social Sciences (Ref.: 534619), to commence as soon as possible. The appointment is on a 1-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external partners, including NGOs, to facilitate project activities, provide field work support on data collection and data quality checking, including logistics arrangement of the project(s).
• Conduct qualitative interviews.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of research projects.
• Preparation of presentations, reports, summaries of research findings.
• Perform administrative tasks and support the centre of workshops, seminars, and stakeholder meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Social Work, Psychology and Public Health or equivalent. Social worker background, native in Cantonese with some understandings of social services in Hong Kong is preferred.
• At least 1-2 years of relevant experience in working with NGOs or in the non-profit sector. Experience in conducting survey and qualitative data collection is an advantage.
• Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, excellent command of written and spoken in Cantonese and English
• Responsible, self-motivated and mature, able to work independently and multi-tasking, work under tight schedule as well as in a team, ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

What We Offer

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 10, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.