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

21 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Literature review, Qualitative data analysis, Text analysis, Nvivo, Data management, English proficiency, Cantonese proficiency, Mandarin transcription, Report writing, Detail-oriented, Time management

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 inviting suitable candidate(s) to join us in the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration for the following post(s): [For Research Project “[Enhancing convenience within housing spaces for older adults in Hong Kong: A qualitative investigation of users’ viewpoints on the adoption and implementation of technology]” (Project No. R6882) Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Reviewing and summarizing relevant literature; Performing qualitative data and text analysis; Organizing and coding qualitative data; and Providing assistance in preparing short reports. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A recognized Bachelor’s degree or above in Real Esate, Housing Economics, Health Management, Health Analytics or related disciplines. For candidates with Bachelor’s degree, an ongoing post-graduate study in related disciplines will be an advantage; Skilled in the use of text analytical softwares such as Nvivo; knowledgeable and experienced with the management of qualitative data; A good command of written and spoken English; A good command of written and spoken Cantonese. Ability to transcribe Mandarin will be an advantage; and Detail-oriented, hardworking, responsible, able to work independently and 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. 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 is unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The appointee will conduct literature reviews and perform qualitative data analysis, including coding and text processing. They will also assist in the preparation of short research reports for the project.