Part-time Technical Assistant (R7049) (A&SS) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Handling, Archive Collection, Project Coordination, Quantitative Survey Analysis, Textual Analysis, Fieldwork, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency

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 assist the Principal Investigator in the research project related to educational technology in language education (Project No.: R7049). The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Handling data and archive collection; Performing project coordination; Analysing data collected from conducting quantitative surveys; and Providing assistance in areas related to the research project. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at HKMU, preferably majoring in translation, languages, or related disciplines; Prior experience in conducting textual analysis studies and fieldwork within the humanities field; and Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary part-time fixed-term contract (tentatively, June – August 2026). They will work no more than 10 hours per week for the contract period. 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 contact Dr Venus Chan at vwmchan@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 with a research project on educational technology in language education. Key duties include data and archive collection, project coordination, and quantitative survey analysis.