Job Description - Temporary Research Assistant I / Research Assistant II (25001HL)
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
Temporary Research Assistant I / Research Assistant II - (25001HL)
Job
: Temporary/Part-time R&D
School/Unit
: School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Closing Date
: 30/Jul/2025, 3:59:00 PM
Major Duties And Responsibilities
The appointees will assist research teams on various projects of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
The Appointee Will Be Responsible Mainly For The Following
- Assisting in the recruitment of research participants;
- Assisting in conducting interventions and data collection;
- Conducting literature reviews on relevant topics;
- Performing data processing and data analysis;
- Providing assistance in a broad range of administrative duties, including preparation of progress updates, meeting minutes, reports, and social media posts; and
- Providing research-related assistance.
Candidates
Candidates Should Possess The Following Qualifications, Experience, And Competence
- A Master’s degree, preferably in nursing, physiotherapy or related disciplines (for Temporary Research Assistant I);
- A recognized Bachelor’s degree, preferably in nursing, physiotherapy, or related disciplines (for Temporary Research Assistant II);
- Experience in research and data analysis;
- Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Proficiency in SPSS will be an advantage;
- A Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese;
- Good coordination, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills; and;
- Strong sense of self-motivation and responsibility, and ability to work independently.
Terms and Conditions for Appointment
Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.
To Apply
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