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Full-time/Part-time Research Assistant at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Statistical Analysis, Legal Writing, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Literature Review, Research Design, Content Analysis, Administrative Support, English Proficiency, Mandarin Proficiency

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant in the Faculty of Law, for a project examining the role of social media in cross border crimes in Asia and globally. The Research Assistant will advance the project's empirical and analytical objectives through data collection, analysis, and the preparation of research outputs. Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Media Studies or related interdisciplinary field; (ii) advanced statistical analysis and strong legal writing skills; and (iii) proficiency in English and Mandarin. The appointee will be responsible for (a) conducting literature reviews on social media, criminal justice, international law, digital governance and related fields; (b) providing administrative support for the project; (c) assisting with research design, data collection (e.g., interviews and content analysis), and statistical data analysis; and (d) assisting the Principal Investigator in media and judicial data collection, analysis, and research output preparation. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for eight months, renewable subject to good performance and availability of funding. Applicants should submit the following documents in the online application: (1) a one page cover letter explaining their interest in the project and relevant experience; (2) a one page curriculum vitae; (3) one writing sample (e.g., a published article or research paper); and (4) two academic referees. For enquiries, please contact Prof. Michelle Miao at michellemiao@cuhk.edu.hk. 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.

Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will conduct literature reviews, provide administrative support, assist with research design, and help with data collection and analysis. They will also assist the Principal Investigator in preparing research outputs.