Part-time Research Assistant(s) (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

Transcription, Qualitative Data Analysis, Discourse Analysis, Video Recording, Cantonese, English, NVivo, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Teamwork, Research, Literature Search, Thematic Coding, Health Sciences, Physiotherapy, Linguistics

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(s) will assist the Principal Investigator for the Research Project “Exploring communication skills in physiotherapy students: A mixed-method study”. The appointee(s) will be responsible mainly for the following： Assisting in video-recording physiotherapy consultations (student and experienced physiotherapists) during clinical placements and in real clinical settings; Transcribing and translating (Cantonese ↔ English) audio/video recordings verbatim; Conducting preliminary coding and discourse analysis of consultation transcripts using systemic functional linguistics framework; Assisting in recruitment, scheduling, and conducting semi-structured interviews with students, faculty, practitioners, and patients; Transcribing and performing initial thematic coding of interview data using NVivo; Helping with literature search, reference management, and preparation of reports/manuscripts; Performing general administrative and logistic support for the project; and Performing any other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience, and competence: A Bachelor’s degree or above in Physiotherapy, Linguistics, Communication Studies, Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, or a related discipline; Good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese (knowledge of Mandarin is an advantage); Experience in transcription, qualitative data analysis, or discourse analysis is highly desirable; Familiarity with NVivo, or similar software is an advantage; Strong sense of responsibility, good organizational and communication skills; and Ability to work independently and as part of a team 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: (1) a cover letter clearly stating the position and reference number, (2) an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and (3) copies of academic transcripts/certificates. 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 a research project focused on communication skills in physiotherapy students. Responsibilities include video recording consultations, transcribing data, conducting interviews, and providing administrative support.