Part-Time Research Assistant I (Psychology of Sports, Exercise, and Health) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Entry, Transcribing, Literature Review, Data Analysis, Academic Writing, MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Communication, Organization, Self-Motivated, Detail-Oriented

Industry

Higher Education

Description

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 Arts and Social Sciences: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will assist the Prof. Derwin Chan in the research projects related to physical activity, health psychology, and health education. The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Delivering and coordinating mental health workshops at schools or other health settings; Conducting questionnaire survey and interviews; Data entry and/or transcribing interview data; Providing support in literature review and data analysis; Writing academic reports; Assisting the Principal Investigator and Co-investigators to prepare experiments; Liaising with academic staff, student helpers, schools/ NGOs, and other relevant parties; Providing ad hoc research duties on some weekends/public holidays/weekday evenings; and Performing any other duties as assigned to support the operation of the research projects. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A recognised degree in psychology, social sciences, sports sciences, or health-related subjects; Appointee in the rank of Research Assistant I should hold at least a Master degree in relevant subjects Experience in carrying out quantitative and qualitative research; Competence in computer skills (MSWord, Excel and PowerPoint, and other data analytical software); Detail-oriented, responsible, and self-motivated; A high level of English and Chinese (Cantonese) proficiency and effective communication and organisation skills; Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet multiple deadlines; and Candidates who have experience in academic writing and publishing scientific papers are highly suitable for the position. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidate will be appointed on a part-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions. They will work no more than 16.5 hours per week for the period between March 2026 and August 2026. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The appointee will assist in research projects concerning physical activity, health psychology, and health education, primarily by delivering and coordinating mental health workshops, conducting surveys and interviews, and managing data entry and transcription.