Part-time Research Assistant II (N&HS) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research Intervention, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Literature Searching, Health Education, Student Training, Written English, Spoken English, Written Chinese, Spoken Chinese, Self-Motivated, Meticulous, Deadline Management, Independent Work

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 Nursing and Health Sciences: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will mainly assist the research team in a research project, “From classroom to clinic: improving empathy in healthcare students through combined didactic, practical and AI-based methods”. (R8032). The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Conducting research intervention as instructed by the Investigator(s); Performing data analysis, assisting in report writing and presentation of the results; Assisting in literature searching; and Carrying out other research activities as instructed by the Principal Investigator. He/she will be normally assigned to work not more than 17 hours per week Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience, and competence: A Bachelor's degree or above in health sciences related discipline; Experience in health education and student training is preferred; Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; and Self-motivated and meticulous, and be able to meet deadlines and work independently. Duration of Appointment Successful candidates will be appointed on a part-time contract with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Terms and Conditions for Appointment 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. 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 the research team in a project focused on improving empathy in healthcare students. Responsibilities include conducting research interventions, performing data analysis, assisting in report writing, and literature searching.