Temporary / Part-time Research Assistant / Technical Assistant (Project No: R6839) (E&L)

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Education and Languages:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee(s) will assist the Principal Investigator for the Research Project “Ethical Use of AI in Education: A Framework to Evaluate Teachers' Understanding and Pedagogical Recommendations”. The appointee(s) will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Conducting literature searches;

• Working with the Principal Investigator to design research instruments and prepare reports;

• Assisting in data analysis; and

• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• For Research Assistant: A Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Education, Educational Technology, or the Social Sciences;

• For Technical Assistant: At least 5 subjects at Level 2 or above in HKDSE (or equivalent), including Chinese Language, English Language, and Mathematics; preferably current undergraduate students majoring in Education, Educational Technology, or the Social Sciences;

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese); and

• Preferably with experience in educational research and knowledge of the applications of AI in education.
  

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

The successful candidate(s) will be appointed on a temporary full-time or part-time contract basis, with the possibility of renewal. Benefits will be provided in accordance with statutory provisions.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. Please indicate your preferred mode (full-time/part-time) and expected salary in your cover letter or resume.

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in 2025 need not re-apply.)

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