Part-time Senior Research Assistant/Research Assistant I in the Faculty of Education (ref: 533710) (to commence from January 5, 2026 or as soon as possible, for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability)
We are seeking a Research Assistant to support a mixed-methods research project on inclusive citizenship and education in Hong Kong schools. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above—preferably in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field. An excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese is essential (proficiency in spoken Cantonese would be an advantage). Applicants holding a Master’s degree (or higher) or a degree with a specialization in quantitative research methods or citizenship/values/moral education with work experience may be considered as Senior Research Assistant.
Previous experience in conducting either qualitative research (e.g., semi-structured interviews, document analysis, thematic analysis) or quantitative research (e.g., questionnaire development, inferential statistics) is expected; experience with both is an advantage. Familiarity with mixed-methods research or large-scale datasets (e.g., ICCS), research experience in school settings, and/or experience in working with ethnic minorities would be added strengths.
Applicants should have strong organizational and problem-solving skills, a high sense of responsibility, good interpersonal and communication skills, and be self-motivated. Familiarity with the literature on citizenship and/or diversity in Hong Kong schools would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will work closely with the project PI to support research, including document research, survey research with adolescents, and interview research with adolescents and educators. He/She will:
- Contribute to all aspects of the research process, including but not limited to literature review, study design, on-site data collection, data management and analysis, as well as other day-to-day project-related tasks.
- Assist with the preparation of project reports, conference presentations, and research papers.
- Provide administrative support, communicate with the PI and Co-Is (and translate materials, such as questionnaires, where necessary), coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (esp. schools), and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops for schools and engage in other knowledge exchange activities as required.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Flexible work arrangements are possible, but presence in Hong Kong is essential to fulfill the duties. The opportunity to co-author research publications, as well as research mentoring, will be provided.
The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Applications should highlight the applicant’s suitability for the role. Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier.
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