Part-time Research Assistant(s) (Project No: R6933) (E&L) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Numerical Simulation, AI Training, Report Writing, Presentation Skills, Research Activities, Youth Mental Health, Advanced Data Analysis, Attention to Detail, Self-Motivation, Fluency in English, Fluency in Chinese, 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. 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, 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 “Collaboration with Generative AI: Designing Interactive Learning Activities for Children with Special Educational Needs (R6933).” The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Performing data analysis and numerical simulation; Conducting AI training; Assisting in report writing and presentation of the results; and Carrying out other research activities as instructed by the principal investigators. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: For the post of Research Assistant I, applicants should have a master’s degree or above; For the post of Research Assistant II, applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or above; Preference will be given to those with experiences in youth mental health and familiar with advanced data analysis (e.g., SEM); Strong sense of responsibility, self-motivation, attention to details, and a positive attitude; Fluency in both written and spoken English and Chinese; and Able to meet deadlines and work independently. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidates 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. Please contact Dr. Wing HO (Email：wyho@hkmu.edu.hk) if you have any queries. 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 designing interactive learning activities for children with special educational needs. Responsibilities include data analysis, AI training, report writing, and other research activities as directed.