Temporary Research Associate (Project No: ELR2601) (E&L) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Literature Searches, Data Collection, Survey Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Interview Transcription, Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Chinese (Cantonese), English

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 Education and Languages: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee(s) will assist the Principal Investigator for the Research Project “Responsiveness to inclusive teaching in diverse contexts: A study of pre-service early childhood education teachers in Hong Kong, Australia, and Sweden”. The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Conducting literature searches; Supporting the research team with data collection; Assisting the research team in the analysis of survey data, employing techniques such as descriptive statistics and regression analysis; Assisting the research team in the transcription and analysis of semi-structured interviews using coding techniques; Assisting the research team in compiling comprehensive research reports; and Performing any other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience, and competencies: A doctoral degree or above, preferably in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or the Social Sciences; Good qualitative and (or) quantitative analysis skills; A genuine passion for research and strong intrinsic motivation for knowledge seeking; Fluency in both written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese); English skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking; Punctuality, collegiality, and the ability to work effectively in a team; and Experience in teacher training or educational research will be considered as an advantage. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidates will be appointed on a six-month contract. 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 on a research project concerning responsiveness to inclusive teaching among pre-service early childhood education teachers across Hong Kong, Australia, and Sweden. Major duties include conducting literature searches, supporting data collection, assisting with survey and interview data analysis, compiling research reports, and performing other assigned duties.