Department of Applied Social Sciences
Research Associate / Research Assistant (Full-time/Half-time/Part-time) (several posts)
(Ref. 250527006)
[Appointment period: each for six months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “Efficacy of a mentalisation-informed motivational interviewing group intervention for concerned significant others of adolescents at risk of gaming disorder: A randomised controlled trial”. They will be required to:
(a) conduct literature review;
(b) assist in the recruitment of participants;
(c) assist in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis; and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Research Associate post should have a master’s degree, preferably in Psychology, Social Work or other social sciences related disciplines or a good honours degree preferably in one of the said disciplines with three or more years of research/relevant work experience.
Applicants for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree, preferably in one of the above-mentioned disciplines or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants should also:
(a) have strong interests in gaming disorder, addiction or family research;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(c) have a strong sense of responsibility and good interpersonal skills; and
(d) be able to work independently.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Camilla Kin-ming Lo via email at camilla.lo@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
For full-time and half-time appointments, a highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
For part-time appointments, the remuneration rates are HK$178 per hour for the post of Research Associate and HK$125 per hour for the post of Research Assistant.
Consideration of applications will commence on 30 June 2025 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 27 May 2025