Part-time Research Associate / Research Assistant / Technical Assistant (Pr at Hong Kong Metropolitan University

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Literature Searches, Research Instruments, Data Analysis, Educational Research, Fluency in English, Fluency in Chinese, Publication Track Record, Education Technology, Social Sciences

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 “Developing a Prompt Engineering Framework for Teachers: Fostering Effective AI Engagement”. The appointee(s) will be responsible mainly for the following: · Conducting literature searches; · Working with the Principal Investigator to design research instruments and prepare reports; · Assisting in data analysis; and · Performing any other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: · A doctoral degree with a proven track record of research and publication, preferably in Education, Educational Technology, or the Social Sciences (for Research Associate); · A Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Education, Educational Technology, or the Social Sciences (for Research Assistant); · At least 5 subjects at Level 2 or above in HKDSE (or equivalent), including Chinese Language, English Language, and Mathematics; preferably current undergraduate students majoring in Education, Educational Technology, or the Social Sciences (for Technical Assistant); · Fluency in both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese); and · Preferably with experience in educational research. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidate(s) 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 indicate your preferred post and expected salary in your cover letter or resume. (Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in Oct 2025 need not re-apply.) 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(s) will assist the Principal Investigator in conducting literature searches, designing research instruments, preparing reports, and assisting in data analysis. Additional duties may be assigned by the Principal Investigator as needed.