Department of Applied Social Sciences
Research Assistant
(Ref. 240416013)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Jockey Club Promoting Family Resilience Project 2.0”. It is a three-year social service project supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The project’s key components include online family education programmes, online e-learning course, family resilience resource hub, award scheme for schools, ambassador training for parents, community-based family intervention programmes, professional training and evidence-based evaluation studies. He/She will be required to:
(a) conduct research and evaluative studies;
(b) conduct data collection and data analysis;
(c) write reports; and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an honours degree or an equivalent qualification;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(c) have good computer literacy including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
(d) have knowledge of using statistical software such as SPSS;
(e) have good interpersonal and organisational skills;
(f) have strong ability to prioritise among multiple tasks; and
(g) be a good team player and able to work independently.
Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae and a covering letter in the application.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr T. Y. Janet Leung via email at janet.leung@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 23 April 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 16 April 2024