Research Assistant I/II (R6700) (N&HS) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Health, Nursing, Social Science, Data Analysis, Communication, Self-Motivation, Responsibility, Research Coordination

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 Nursing and Health Sciences: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will assist Principal Investigator in the research project “Effectiveness of group-based nonviolent communication interventions for improving mental well-being in parents: a randomised controlled trial”. The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Liaising with community centres; Recruiting participants and collecting data; Assisting in conducting intervention and in-depth interviews; Performing quantitative or qualitative data analysis; Drafting final report and dissemination report; and Providing other research-related assistance. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in public health, nursing, social science, or related disciplines; those with more experience in coordinating research projects, and or with a Master’s degree may be considered for appointment as Research Assistant I; Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analyses would be advantageous; Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; and Strong sense of self-motivation and responsibility, able to work independently. Terms and Conditions for Appointment An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary and an end-of-contract gratuity will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided. 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 assist the Principal Investigator in a research project focused on nonviolent communication interventions for parents. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, data collection, conducting interventions, and report drafting.