Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Research Assistant
(Ref. 240125017)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “A mobile application for early detection and symptoms trajectories of postpartum depression using ecological momentary assessment (EMA)”. He/She will be required to:
(a) assist in a mobile app-based assessment and intervention project including recruitment of subjects, organising study logistics and conducting assessments and interviews;
(b) perform data entry, data analysis and prepare reports;
(c) conduct literature search and draft manuscript; and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an honours degree or above in Psychology, Counselling, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Rehabilitation or a health-related discipline or an equivalent qualification;
(b) have a good command of written English and spoken Chinese, with fluency in Cantonese;
(c) have good communication skills; and
(d) be sensible, empathetic and able to work independently and responsibly.
Preference will be given to those with relevant background in mobile app-based research and experience in working with patients with mental illness.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Jessie Jingxia Lin at tel no. 2766 6718 or email jx-jessie.lin@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 1 February 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 25 January 2024