Department of Applied Social Sciences
Research Assistant
(Ref. 240513007)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Impact of employment experiences to drug abuse and drug rehabilitation engagement among younger and middle-aged working drug abusers”. He/She will be required to:
(a) conduct literature review;
(b) assist in data collection;
(c) conduct data processing and data analysis;
(d) liaise with project collaborators;
(e) perform administrative duties; and
(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an honours degree in Social Science, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology or other related disciplines;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Cantonese;
(c) have good organisational and interpersonal skills;
(d) have a strong sense of responsibility;
(e) be self-motivated, well-organised and detail-minded; and
(f) be able to work under pressure and multi-task.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Vincent Cheng at telephone number 2766 4670 or via email at vincent-s.cheng@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 20 May 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 13 May 2024