Part-time 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 appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in coordinating a research project: "Is there a consensus on the concepts of clinical reasoning within and between clinical educators and academic educators in physiotherapy: An e-Delphi Study"

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• conducting literature review on relevant topics;

• recruiting research participants;

• assisting in conducting intervention;

• assisting in data collection;

• performing quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis; and

• providing research-related assistance.

He/she will be normally assigned to work less than 68 hours per four consecutive weeks.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience, and competence:

• FOR RAI: A Master’s degree in a related field such as healthcare, public health or related disciplines;

• FOR RAII:A recognized Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, social science, psychology, statistics or related disciplines;

• proficient in MS Office Words, Excel, and PowerPoint; proficient in Qualtrics & SPSS will be an advantage;

• a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; and

• a good team player and able to coordinate research projects independently.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract for up to 6 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

To Apply

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

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