Department of Applied Social Sciences
Project Associate / Project Assistant
(Ref. 240606007)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research projects - “Enhancement of positive ageing, family relations, and quality of later life”, “i-GESS inter-generational engagement in secondary schools”, “Who cares for sandwiched ageing carers? Effects of intergenerational care provision on future care planning”, “Using Photovoice to improve future care preparation among ageing families in Hong Kong”, “Enhancement of intergenerational digital literacy training for older adults in Hong Kong” and/or “Research centre for gerontology and family studies”. He/She will be required to:
(a) plan, coordinate and implement activities of the Research Centre for Gerontology and Family Studies, including symposiums, professional talks, workshops, visits and large-scale events;
(b) develop promotional strategies and partnerships;
(c) prepare publicity materials, invitations, news and publications such as posters, newsletters, pamphlets, videos, reports, etc.;
(d) maintain and update the website and social media platforms;
(e) manage internal and external communications;
(f) liaise with the University’s internal departments and external parties; and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Project Associate post should have a master’s degree in Public Relations, Mass Communications, Marketing or other related disciplines or a good honours degree in one of the said disciplines with three or more years of relevant work experience.
Applicants for the Project Assistant post should have an honours degree in one of the said disciplines.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Bai Xue via email at rcgfs.iaa@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 13 June 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 6 June 2024