Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Project Associate
(Ref. 260106007)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Identification and improvement of mental wellbeing in caregivers of people with disabilities (PWD) using a mobile-aided caregivers risk and needs assessment tool (CRNAT)”.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a master’s degree in Rehabilitation, Psychology, Social Sciences, Public Health, Occupational Therapy or other disciplines related to social administration or health or a good honours degree in one of the said disciplines with three or more years of research/relevant work experience;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(c) have good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills;
(d) have a strong sense of responsibility; and
(e) be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Preference will be given to those with work experience in data collection, liaison with non-governmental organisations, qualitative and quantitative data analysis as well as other research supporting work.
Applicants are invited to contact Miss Sammy Wong at telephone number 2766 6770 or via email at sammywsl.wong@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 13 January 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 6 January 2026