Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies
Research Assistant (two posts)
(Ref. 240521005)
[Appointment period: each for six months initially, with the possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “The adaptation to talker variability in the adverse listening conditions”. They will be required to:
(a) conduct literature reviews;
(b) recruit participants and conduct behavioural/ EEG/ MRI experiments;
(c) assist in speech signal recording and analysis;
(d) participate in writing and publishing scientific papers; and
(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an honours degree and preferably a master’s degree in Linguistics, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Speech and Hearing Sciences, or equivalent qualifications;
(b) be a native or near-native speaker of Mandarin or Cantonese;
(c) be highly proficient in English speaking and writing;
(d) possess strong communication and interpersonal skills; and
(e) have experience in using EEG or other neuroimaging methods, E-Prime, or MATLAB to conduct experiments, which would be advantageous.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Kaile Zhang via email at kaile-keller.zhang@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 15 June 2024 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 21 May 2024