Senior Research Assistant/Research Assistant I in the Centre for Applied English Studies (CAES) (Ref.: 531698) (to commence as soon as possible for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal)
Applicants should possess a Master’s degree or preferably a Ph.D. in Education, Communication, Psychology, Social Sciences or a related discipline. They should also be proficient in English (and preferably Cantonese and Putonghua). They should have a good command of written and spoken English; have knowledge of and experience in analysing quantitative and qualitative data, with expertise in qualitative research methodology; have proactive attitude and outgoing mindset; be self-motivated and organised; and be a good team player and able to work independently. They should also be familiar with data analysis tools (such as NVivo, SurveyMonkey) and MS Office applications (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Prior experience in teaching university students is preferred, but not a must. Applicants with a Ph.D. may be considered for a Senior Research Assistant position.
The appointee will assist the investigators to manage, collect and process data for a project involving the support of University teachers developing communication-intensive courses. He/She will also be responsible for reviewing the literature in the field, analysing and reporting data, and performing other duties assigned by the Project leader.
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 application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers website (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload a covering letter and an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until April 15, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts
expressly encourages qualified persons from all genders to apply.
