Summer Intern (Research) (5 posts) (N&HS)

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 Summer Research Interns in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (N&HS) will gain exposure to the different aspects and processes of research in one of the following research topics:

• Women’s health

• Respiratory and sleep health

• Psychological wellbeing (resilience)

• Physical activity and health

• Anti-aging and longevity

• GenAI-powered psychosocial interventions

The appointees will be responsible mainly for the following:

• working closely with academic staff on data collection, literature reviews, participant recruitment, and basic data entry/analysis;

• assisting with ethics documentation, preparing presentations, and supporting day-to-day project administration; and

• performing other duties and ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• full-time undergraduates of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences;

• self-motivated;

• good academic record and communication skills; and

• interest in research and evidence-based practice.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Monthly Salary: HK$11,000

Other Benefit: In accordance with the statutory provisions

Work Duration: 1 June 2026 to 31 August 2026

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

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