Part-time Research Assistant II / Technical Assistant (N&HS) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Literature Reviews, Participant Recruitment, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Team Collaboration, Research Assistance, MS Office, SPSS, Bilingual Communication

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 Nursing and Health Sciences: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in coordinating a research project on acceptance and commitment therapy for supporting quality of life in patients with chronic pain. The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: conducting literature reviews on relevant topics; recruiting research participants; assisting in conducting intervention; assisting in data collection; performing quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis; and providing research-related assistance. 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 recognized Bachelor’s degree or DSE/diploma in psychology, healthcare, social science, statistics or related disciplines; proficient in MS Office Words, Excel, and PowerPoint; proficient in SPSS and managing personal monitoring devices will be an advantage; a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; and a good team player and able to coordinate research projects independently. Duration of Appointment Successful candidates will be appointed on a part-time contract for up to 11 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions. 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. 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 Principal Investigator in coordinating a research project on acceptance and commitment therapy for supporting quality of life in patients with chronic pain. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, recruiting participants, assisting in interventions, and performing data analysis.