Part-time Research Associate [IIDS project] (A&SS) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Questionnaire Development, Interviewing, Workshop Facilitation, Report Writing, Coordination, Liaison, Communication Skills, Social Projects, Event Coordination, Community Engagement, Cultural Studies, Psychological Studies, Aging Studies

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 Arts and Social Sciences: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will mainly assist in a research project related to aging, cultural studies and psychological studies (UGC/IIDS16/H01/25). The appointee will be responsible mainly for the follows: conducting preliminary research of the research project; data collection, such as developing questionnaires and conducting interviews; data analyses, and exploration of ways of data archive; conducting workshops and symposium; providing assistance in writing papers/reports/publication; providing support to the research team, coordination and liaison with internal and external parties at various levels, and performing other duties as assigned. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: Have a post-graduate degree (preferably with PhD degree) in social sciences, community arts, and social well-being-related studies; Have at least 5 years of experience working for NGOs or social/community projects, Have years of experience co-ordinating events, social projects, and conferences, has liaison capacity, and competent social and communication skills. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary part-time fixed term contract and work of no more than 17 hours per week. Payment will be made on an hourly basis (based on actual work done). Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions. The position is a one-year contract in a part-time capacity, with flexible hours under the supervision of the Project Investigator. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. General information about the University is available on the University’s website http://www.hkmu.edu.hk. Personal data provided by job applicants will be handled strictly in accordance with the University’s Personal Data Privacy Policy. The “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” is also available on the above website. Applicants who are not contacted by the University within eight weeks after the job closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The appointee will assist in a research project related to aging, cultural studies, and psychological studies. Responsibilities include conducting preliminary research, data collection, analysis, and providing support to the research team.