Career Opportunities

Full-time Senior Research Assistant (holding the functional title of Speech Therapist) in the Faculty of Education (two posts) (Ref.: 537625)

Applications are invited for the captioned posts. The successful candidates will be involved in a specific research project related to swallowing management in older adults.

Applicants should:

• hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in science in speech-language pathology
• be a qualified Speech Language Pathologist in Hong Kong with one to three years of relevant experience
• preferably have experience in the elderly clinical setting
• work independently in a multidisciplinary team and with external parties including social service groups
• be responsible, organized, self-motivated, hardworking and able to multi-tasking
• be proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese preferred)
• possess good interpersonal and communication skills

Job Duty:

• Deliver clinical components of a research project related to swallowing, including data collection and collation, preparing reports and database management
• Conduct assessments and treatments for the elderly in community 
• Organize project events
• Perform other duties as assigned

The appointments will commence on 1 December 2026 and end on 31 August 2027. The positions are on a 9-month temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

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 posts. 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 commence as soon as possible and continue until 10 November 2026 or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

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