Part-time Research Assistant II (E&L) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University
, Hong Kong, China -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Linguistics, Research, Data Collection, Report Writing, Communication, Organizational Skills, Teamwork, Systemic Functional Linguistics, Multimodality, Bilingual Proficiency, Independent Work, Enthusiasm, Commitment

Industry

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 Education and Languages: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointees will assist the Principal Investigator for the Research Project “Verbal–Visual Interaction in Multimodal Artefacts: A Systemic Functional Approach”. The appointees will be responsible mainly for the following: Conducting literature review and research on relevant topics; Assisting in recruiting research participants and collecting data; Assisting the project investigator to prepare report writing; and Carrying out other relevant work as assigned by the Principal Investigator. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics or a related discipline; Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese; Ability to work independently; Relevant research experience in systemic functional linguistics or multimodality is an advantage; Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills; and Strong enthusiasm and serious commitment to research. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidate 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. Applications must include cover letters. 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 appointees will assist the Principal Investigator in conducting literature reviews, recruiting research participants, and collecting data. They will also assist in report writing and carry out other relevant tasks as assigned.
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