Part-time Research Associate / Assistant I/II / Technical Assistant (Projec at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Participant Recruitment, Data Collection, Qualitative Data Analysis, Interview Transcription, Report Writing, NVivo, English Communication, Chinese Communication, Mandarin Transcription

Industry

Higher Education

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. [The appointee will be assist the Principal Investigator for the research project entitled “Beyond the screen: Understanding and addressing gender inequality among esports practitioners through an integrated theoretical lens of ABC model and social role theory (Project No.: R2091)”] We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Assisting the Principal Investigator to recruit participants and conduct the data collection procedures; Assisting to transcribe the interview scripts and code the qualitative data; Working with Principal Investigator to prepare report writing; and Completing other relevant research activities as instructed by Principal Investigator. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Sport Marketing, Sport Policy, Sport Psychology or a related discipline in the social science context; Knowledge and research experience in qualitative research and data analysis (NVivo); Excellent written and oral communication in English and Chinese; Ability to transcribe Mandarin will be an advantage; and Detailed-oriented, responsible, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines. 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. The position will be commence in April 2026 till December 2026. 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 primarily assist the Principal Investigator with recruiting participants, conducting data collection procedures, and transcribing and coding qualitative interview data. Responsibilities also include collaborating on report writing and completing other instructed research activities.