Part-time Student Trainee (A&SS) – Sport, Exercise, and Health Psychology at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

75.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Data Collection, Literature Review, Data Analysis, Positive Attitude, Responsibility

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 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 join the research group of Prof. Derwin Chan (https://www.hkmu.edu.hk/ss/about/people/faculty-2/prof-derwin-chan/) and become a part-time student trainee who be responsible for the following activities: Supporting the delivery of mental health workshops at schools or other health settings; Recruitment of participants and data collection; Data entry and/or transcribing interview data; and Literature review and data analysis. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: current full-time undergraduate or postgraduate students of the University; very good interpersonal and communication skills in English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua; self-driven, positive attitude and with strong sense of responsibility; and experience of data-collection, teaching, and/or organising sport-related activities in school settings is advantageous, but not essential. Duration of Appointment The appointee(s) will be required to work for the period from January 2026 to August 2026. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract and are expected to work no more than 17 hours per week at a rate of HK$75 per hour. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions, if applicable. 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 support the delivery of mental health workshops and assist in participant recruitment and data collection. Additional responsibilities include data entry, transcribing interview data, and conducting literature reviews.