Senior Research Assistant Global Institute for Emerging Technologies - Future Team

The Education University of Hong Kong • Full Time • Tai Po, Hong Kong, HK • 1d ago

[Appointment Period: 12 months]

The appointee will be responsible for supporting the Global Institute for Emerging Technologies - Future Team [GIET(FT)] under the Academy for Applied Policy Studies and Education Futures (AAPSEF). Primary role will be to assist in the Institute’s development by providing research and grant-seeking support for various research and development projects. Following are the major responsibilities:

Support the development of an interdisciplinary educational robotics project, with a focus on learning design, curriculum alignment, educational research, classroom implementation, and project evaluation.
Assist in designing curriculum-aligned learning activities, classroom modules, teacher-in-the-loop workflows, assessment tasks, and teacher-facing materials for robot-assisted teaching and learning in K-12 settings.
Work closely with robotics and AI researchers to translate pedagogical needs into feasible classroom activity scripts, learning scenarios, pilot procedures, and evaluation plans.
Take a leading role in conducting rigorous educational research, including literature reviews, instrument development, experimental design, classroom observation, data collection, and data analysis.
Assist in planning and implementing pilot studies, user studies, classroom trials, and school-based evaluations, and coordinate with teachers, students, schools, and project stakeholders where necessary.
Demonstrate strong abilities in writing research proposals, project proposals, development proposals, donation proposals, and external grant applications, including drafting proposal narratives, work plans, budgets, timelines, and expected outcomes.
Assist in identifying and preparing competitive funding applications, including RGC, NSFC, ITF, GBA-related schemes, institutional grants, and other external or philanthropic funding opportunities.
Travel outside of Hong Kong and undertake work as assigned by the University, where necessary.
Undertake other research or development-related tasks as assigned by the co-directors, supporting the Institute’s dynamic agenda.

Applicants should have a Master’s Degree and at least one year of full-time Post-MA work experience (in research and educational institutions preferred) or a Doctoral Degree from a reputable university. Applicants with an academic background and research experience in related disciplines—such as Computer Science, AI, Learning Design and Technology, Data Science, or Management—are preferred.

In addition to academic credentials, applicants should be proficient in using emerging technologies such as AI and Research tools; be highly proficient in both English and Chinese (either Cantonese or Putonghua). Applicants with interdisciplinary expertise that bridges education, technology, and applied research are especially encouraged to apply, as their diverse perspectives will enrich the Institute’s research and program development efforts. Applicants should also have the capability of producing professional presentation materials and communicating effectively in various settings. Programming skills would be a plus but not required.

The appointee should be highly self-motivated and demonstrate strong resilience and composure when managing multiple deadlines and priorities, including the flexibility to work beyond normal office hours when necessary. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision is essential, alongside excellent time management and organizational skills. Equally important is the capacity to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, communicating clearly and contributing positively to group objectives.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Fringe benefits include contract-end gratuity, leave, medical and dental benefits.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post. Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV on or before 11 June 2026. Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised. Since the incumbent’s work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.

Further information about the University is available at http://www.eduhk.hk.

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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