Temporary Research Assistant II (N&HS) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Coordination, Survey Design, Data Entry, Qualitative Data, Quantitative Data, Traditional Chinese, Cantonese, Typing, Canvas, Qualtrics, R, STATA, Self-Motivation, 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 Nursing and Health Sciences: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will assist Principal Investigator in the research projects related to health economics. The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: - Coordinating the project logistics with the project team members; - Designing and developing discrete choice electronic surveys, posters, and PowerPoint; - Recruiting participants and conducting group activities, focus group and in-depth interviews; - Performing data entry for qualitative and quantitative data; and - Providing research-related assistance. He/she will be normally assigned to work not more than 68 hours per 4 consecutive weeks. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: - A recognized Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in social sciences or related disciplines; - Strong command of written Traditional Chinese and spoken Cantonese; - Proficiency in typing Traditional Chinese and English is a must; - Proficient in Canvas and Qualtrics; Proficient in R and STATA will be an advantage; - Strong sense of self-motivation and responsibility, able to work independently; and - Willingness to work outside during weekdays and weekends, if needed. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract for 3-6 months (for Temporary Research Assistant II). 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. 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 research projects focused on health economics, primarily by coordinating project logistics and developing electronic surveys, posters, and PowerPoint presentations. Responsibilities also include recruiting participants, conducting group activities, focus groups, in-depth interviews, performing data entry for both qualitative and quantitative data, and providing general research assistance.