Department of Applied Social Sciences
Part-time Research Assistant
(Ref. 260116002)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Digital engagement and well-being among children: The role of self-regulation”. He/She will be required to:
(a) assist in developing a digital game-based assessment platform; and
(b) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an honours degree or above in Digital Media Technology, Animation and Game Design, Computer Science, Human-computer Interaction or other related disciplines;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(c) be proficient in unity game engine and programming with hands-on experience in developing interactive 2D/3D applications or games;
(d) have knowledge of 3D modeling, animation or interactive design tools, such as Blender, Maya;
(e) have a strong sense of responsibility and be attentive to details; and
(f) have strong problem solving skills.
Application should include CV, academic transcripts and portfolio of previous projects.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Chen Lu Laure at telephone number 3400 3670 or via email at lu-laure.chen@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
The remuneration rate is HK$125 per hour.
Consideration of applications will commence on 23 January 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 16 January 2026