Part-time Research Assistant (Project No: R6841) (E&L) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Collection, Participant Recruitment, Questionnaire Design, Statistical Analysis, Data Management, Qualtrics, Linguistics, Social Sciences, Education, Graphic Design, Webpage Design, Teamwork, Flexibility, Adaptability

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 appointee will play a pivotal role in supporting a research project on second language (L2) English idiom processing. The primary responsibilities include: Assisting in the selection and categorization of English idioms based on predefined criteria; Contributing to the identification and analysis of cross-linguistic overlaps between English and Chinese idioms using a comparative framework; Supporting the design, development, and implementation of an online questionnaire using the Qualtrics platform to collect psycholinguistic and affective ratings from participants; Assisting in participant recruitment, including managing communications with a cohort of 400 Chinese L2 learners of English; Collecting and managing data obtained from the questionnaire, including cleaning, trimming, and coding responses to ensure data quality; Conducting preliminary data analysis, such as preparing descriptive statistics and correlation measures, and contributing to cross-linguistic analysis; Providing administrative support for the research project, including maintaining organized records of data and project-related documents; and Performing any other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator to ensure the smooth progress and success of the research project. Candidates Candidates should meet the following qualifications and possess the relevant skills and experience: A recognized bachelor's degree, preferably in social sciences, linguistics, education, or related disciplines; Experience in research projects, particularly in tasks such as data collection, participant recruitment, and designing questionnaires; Proficiency in using online platforms (e.g., Qualtrics) for questionnaire design and data collection; Familiarity with statistical analysis software especially for correlation measures and with Excel or similar tools for data management and analysis; Proficiency in graphic and webpage design will have an added advantage; and Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability when handling multiple tasks. 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. 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 support a research project on second language English idiom processing, including tasks such as data collection, participant recruitment, and preliminary data analysis. They will also assist in designing and implementing an online questionnaire and provide administrative support for the project.