Temporary Research Assistant II (3-month contract) (R6675) (A&SS) (Ref: 260012Y)

Hong Kong Metropolitan University • Contract / Project Based • Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong, HK • 1d ago

Supporting the team in conducting literature reviews and reference research
Collecting and organizing data
Assisting the Principal Investigator/supervisors

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Arts and Social Sciences:

Temporary Research Assistant II (3-month contract) (R6675) (A&SS) (Ref: 260012Y)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee shall mainly assist the research team in a research project “Echoes of the Past: Reconstructing Vanished Soundscapes in Hong Kong through Archaeoacoustics” (R6675). The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

Supporting the team in conducting literature reviews and reference research related to visual studies, immersive installation, and spatial design for research dissemination;
Collecting and organizing data, including field video recordings, archival materials, visual documentation, and spatial data for analysis;
Assisting the Principal Investigator/supervisors in the preparation, coordination, and execution of research studies and artistic experiments;
Participating in the design, implementation, and documentation of immersive, spatial and sound-based artistic outputs;
Assisting in the planning and organization of related workshops, symposia, and performances;
Preparing materials for publications, exhibitions, and other research outcome deliverables; and
Undertaking other ad-hoc research and administrative activities as instructed by the Principal Investigator.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

A Bachelor’s degree or above in technical art design, performing arts, creative media, or a related discipline;
Demonstrated experience in lighting design, spatial design, or technical coordination for exhibitions, installations, or performances;
Strong ability and knowledge in spatial design, immersive environment design, or programming;
Preferred understanding of immersive technologies, site-specific art, and art-technology integration;
Candidates who have the intention to pursue a research postgraduate degree are preferred;
Proven record in academic publication, exhibition, or artistic presentation in the field of music, sound, performing arts, or media art;
Experience in AutoCAD, lighting programming tools (e.g. ETC, Capture), or other design and visualisation software;
Strong organisational and planning skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, and proficiency in computer applications (MS Office, document editing, etc.);
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under tight deadlines;
Professional communication skills for handling correspondence, coordination, and documentation; and
Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

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

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via University’s eRecruitment System. Please contact Dr. Issac Hui at 3120-2517 for enquiries about the post.

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_non_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=260012Y

Closing date of application: 01 July 2026

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