Part-time Research Assistant(s) (Project No: R6761) (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.

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, 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 will assist the Principal Investigator for Research Project related to the digital modernization of Hong Kong’s early childhood education sector. The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: 

• Conducting literature search;
• Recruiting participants and collecting data;
• Assisting in conducting intervention and in-depth interviews;
• Performing quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis;
• Drafting final report and dissemination report; and 
• Performing any other duties as assigned by principal investigator.
   

Candidates
Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies:

• A Bachelors’ degree or above, preferably in Education, Educational Technology or Social Sciences;
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese); 
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Be responsible and highly motivated; 
• Able to work independently and in a team; and
• Preferably with experience in educational research.
   

Terms and Conditions for Appointment
Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

To Apply
Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. Please indicate your expected salary in your cover letter or resume.

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