School of Nursing
Research Assistant (Full-time/Part-time)
(Ref. 240530012)
[Appointment period: twelve months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “The effect of a father-involvement breastfeeding telephone support intervention on exclusive and sustained breastfeeding: A randomized controlled trial”. He/She will be required to:
(a) assist to manage the project;
(b) collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative data;
(c) conduct literature search;
(d) assist in the preparation of abstracts, manuscripts and reports; and
(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of School, project leader or their delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an honours degree in Nursing, Social Sciences, Psychology or other related disciplines or an equivalent qualification;
(b) have research knowledge of and skills in conducting qualitative and quantitative studies;
(c) have knowledge of using Microsoft Office and statistical computer software, such as SPSS;
(d) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(e) have good interpersonal and communication skills; and
(f) be able to work independently.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr F. W. Ngai at telephone no. 2766 6775, fax no. 2364 9663 or email vivian.ngai@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
For full-time appointment, a highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
For part-time appointment, the remuneration rate is HK$122 per hour.
Consideration of applications will commence on 6 June 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 30 May 2024