Part-time Research Assistant II [R7050] (A&SS) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Research, Organizational Skills, Planning Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Editing Skills, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency, Detail-oriented, Hardworking, Responsible, Deadline Management, Independent Work

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 Arts and Social Sciences: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will mainly assist in a Cantonese Opera Research Centre in which various aspects of Cantonese opera in Hong Kong will be put into research. The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Conducting preliminary research of the research project; Data collection, such as developing questionnaires and conducting interviews; Data analyses, and exploration of ways of data archive; Providing assistance in writing papers/reports; Providing support to the research team, coordination and liaison with internal and external parties at various levels; Organizing academic conference(s) and seminar(s), and Performing other duties as assigned. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A recognized degree in language, literature, translation, theatre, opera music or a related discipline; Preferably have experience in data analyses and research works; Strong organizational and planning skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, and competent at computer skills (MS Office using Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) as well as editing skills; Good command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua); and Detail-oriented, hardworking, responsible, and able to meet deadlines and work independently. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary part-time fixed term contract and work of no more than 17 hours per week. Payment will be made on an hourly basis (based on actual work done). 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. (Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in Jul 2025 need not re-apply.) 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 a Cantonese Opera Research Centre, conducting preliminary research, data collection, and analyses. They will also provide support to the research team and organize academic conferences and seminars.