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Research Assistant(s) / Junior Research Assistant(s)

11/27/2025

The appointee(s) will assist in overseeing research projects related to compassion, internet interventions, mental health issues, and informal care in older populations. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, managing data, and preparing presentations and reports.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
A comprehensive research university with a global vision, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) embraces internationalisation in its education and research, with a view to achieving excellence and gaining recognition for the University as a global leader. The first student exchange program at the University was launched in 1965 with the University of California system. Today, CUHK has formal partnerships with over 450 institutions around the world, ranging from teaching and research collaborations to faculty and student exchanges, apart from joining a number of international associations to facilitate academic exchange. Serving as its international relations arm, the Office of Academic Links (OAL) promotes and facilitates the internationalisation of CUHK in its research, teaching and learning programmes so as to seek recognition for the University as a leader on the global stage.
About the Role

The Department of Social Work invites applications for the position of Research Assistant(s) /Junior Research Assistant(s) for Prof. Leung Kiu Yi, Dara.

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree or above in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences, and or related disciplines; (ii) excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including Cantonese); (iii) a strong sense of responsibility and self-discipline; and (iv) excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. Applicants with knowledge and experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies are preferred.

The appointee(s) will assist the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators in overseeing research projects on compassion, internet interventions, mental health issues, and informal care in older populations. The appointee(s) will be responsible for (a) conducting literature reviews; (b) providing administrative and logistical support for data collection; (c) managing and analysing data; (d) preparing presentations and reports; and (e) performing other duties as assigned. The appointee(s) will have opportunities to engage with community stakeholders.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.
 

Key Skills
Research MethodologiesData AnalysisLiterature ReviewOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsSelf-disciplineResponsibilityEnglish ProficiencyChinese ProficiencyCantonese Proficiency
Categories
EducationScience & ResearchSocial Services
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