School of Design
Research Associate / Research Assistant (Full-time/Part-time) (two posts)
(Ref. 240415010)
[Appointment period: each for twelve months]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “Investigating the design of culturally responsive computational learning tools for children”. They will be required to:
(a) assist in designing and implementing learning workshops with young children in informal learning centres;
(b) collect information, conduct analysis and prepare reports;
(c) conduct field trips for research activities; and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Research Associate post should have a master’s degree in Design, Psychology, Education or related disciplines.
Applicants for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree in said disciplines or an equivalent qualification;
Applicants should also have:
(a) knowledge of educational programmes and children’s programming tools;
(b) an excellent command of spoken English; and
(c) the ability to work independently and meet the work schedule.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Junnan Yu at telephone number 2766 6830 or via email at junnan.yu@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
For full-time appointments, a highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
For part-time appointments, the remuneration rates are HK$173 per hour for the post of Research Associate and HK$122 per hour for the post of Research Assistant.
Consideration of applications will commence on 22 April 2024 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 15 April 2024