Temporary Full-time Research Assistant I (A&SS) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychology, Quantitative Research, Online Survey, Statistical Software, Detail-Oriented, Responsible, Self-Motivated, Physiological Measures, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Data Analysis, Literature Review, Experiment Planning, Participant Recruitment

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 “Belief in the supernatural: The association between supernatural beliefs and psychological well-being, and its cognitive and emotional processes” (Project: RD/2025/2.1). The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: preparing materials for the online survey; study promotion and participant recruitment; writing reports and drafting papers; planning, conducting experiments, and data collection; providing support in literature review and data analysis; and performing any other duties as assigned to support the operation of the research project. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: a recognized Master’s degree in psychology (cognitive psychology is preferred); experience in carrying out quantitative research; competence in online survey and statistical software (SPSS, MPlus, R, Qualtrics, MATLAB); detail-oriented, responsible, and self-motivated; experience in using physiological measures (e.g., EEG, ECG, and EDA etc.) a high level of English and Chinese (Cantonese) proficiency and effective communication and organisation skills; and ability to work independently and under pressure to meet multiple deadlines. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract. He/she will work forthe period b etween Feburary 2026 and October 2026. 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. Closing date of application: 1 January 2026 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 supernatural beliefs and psychological well-being. Responsibilities include preparing materials for surveys, participant recruitment, data collection, and supporting literature reviews and data analysis.