Research Assistant I/II (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 appointees will assist the Principal Investigator, Dr. Agnes Lai, in coordinating ongoing research projects related to lifestyle modification and disease self-management in hospital and community settings. They will assist in participant recruitment, instrument development and delivery, and perform other administrative duties as assigned.  Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply. On-the-job training related to counselling and research methods will be provided, especially in randomised controlled trials. 

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• recruiting participants and collecting data;

• assisting in conducting intervention and in-depth interviews;

• performing quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis;

• drafting final report and dissemination report; and

• providing other research-related assistance.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• a Bachelor’s degree or above in Nursing, Social Sciences, Psychology, Statistics or other healthcare-related disciplines, preferably with experience in counselling (for Research Assistant II);

• a Master’s degree or above in Nursing, Social Sciences, Psychology, Statistics or other healthcare-related disciplines, preferably with experience in counselling (for Research Assistant I);

• good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; 

• good interpersonal and organizational skills;

• be responsible and highly motivated; and

• able to work independently and in a team. 

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary and an end-of-contract gratuity will be offered to the right candidates.  Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

To Apply

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

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