Career Opportunities

Senior Research Assistant in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 531888) (to commence in May 2025 until end of June 2026)

We now invite applications for the captioned post that involves work for an Education Bureau (EDB) project on parent-teacher associations in primary/secondary schools in Hong Kong.

Duties and Responsibilities

• conduct surveys and focus group interviews, and analyze data collected
• handle the administrative work and logistics, including liaising with project schools and teachers, arranging school visits and interviews, organising meetings, and monitoring the progress of the project
• conduct seminars to disseminate findings from the project
• help with report writing
• perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• a Master’s degree with at least 1 year’s post-qualifications work experience
• highest academic qualification preferably in education or related disciplines
• an excellent command of written and spoken Chinese (including spoken Cantonese) and English
• quantitative research skills (including in survey development and multilevel data analysis) and/or qualitative research skills (including in developing interview schedule and using thematic analysis) – please indicate clearly skill sets possessed in application
• ability to work independently
• experience in project coordination / working with schools is preferred, but not essential
• good computer skills in infographics

What We Offer

The appointment will commence in May 2025 and last until end of June 2026.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application 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 15 May 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency