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

05 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Literature Review, Data Analysis, PowerPoint Design, Experimental Stimuli Creation, Data Management, Academic Writing, SPSS, R, Python, Web Scraping, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills

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 Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration: The appointee will work semi-independently under the supervision of Dr Xun (Irene) HUANG on a research project related to brand communications and consumer behavior (Project No. R6818, titled "The Effects of Visual Cues on Consumer Perceptions in Brand Communication"). Further details about Dr HUANG's research can be found on her staff profile page: https://www.hkmu.edu.hk/ba/keystaff/staff-profile/?email=ixhuang&unit=B&A&po=N. Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Conducting literature reviews and organizing relevant references; Preparing and designing PowerPoint slides for research presentations; Designing and creating experimental stimuli and related materials according to the study protocol; Conducting data analysis and assisting with data management; and Assisting with other research tasks as needed (e.g., document preparation, organizing experimental materials). Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: Conducting literature reviews and organizing relevant references; A Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, marketing, information science, psychology, or a related discipline; Solid ability to search, screen, and summarize academic literature (in English) and organize references; Proficiency in preparing and designing PowerPoint slides for academic or professional presentations, with attention to clarity and visual layout; Basic skills in designing and editing visual/experimental stimuli and related materials (e.g., images, simple graphics, or presentation content) according to study requirements; Familiarity with basic data analysis and data management (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, or Python), and willingness to learn new tools when needed; It will be a plus if the candidate is able to scrape data from social media platforms (e.g., using Python or similar tools); Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to follow research protocols carefully; and Good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. The level of appointment depends on the candidate’s academic background, experience and competence in research. Candidates may be invited to attend a Zoom interview. 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 conduct literature reviews, design experimental stimuli, and prepare presentation materials for a research project on brand communications. They will also be responsible for data analysis, data management, and general research administrative tasks.