Part-time Technical Assistant (A&SS) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

100.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Collection, Participants Recruitment, Research Assistance, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Self-Driven, Positive Attitude, Responsibility

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 appointees will assist the Principal Investigator in the research project related to social interaction and behaviors study across age (Project No.: PFDS/2024/07). The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: data collection; participants recruitment; providing assistance in areas related to the research project; performing other duties as assigned by the principal investigator Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: full-time undergraduates of the University, preferably in the psychology disciplines; research experience is preferable but not essential; good academic performance and keen interest in areas related to social relationships; very good interpersonal and communication skills in English and Chinese; and self-driven, positive attitude and with strong sense of responsibility. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract at a rate of HK$100 per hour. They shall be required to work not more than 17 hours per week during the period of their appointment which will be from Jan 2026 to Feb 2026. The working days and hours shall be agreed between the appointee and the principal investigator or his/her delegate. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions if applicable. To Apply Application should be made online through the University’s eRecruitment System. Please contact Dr. Vivian Tsang by email at vtsang@hkmu.edu.hk for enquiries about the post. 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 assist the Principal Investigator in a research project focused on social interaction and behaviors across age. Responsibilities include data collection, participant recruitment, and providing general assistance related to the research project.