Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Part-time Research Assistant
(Ref. 260121016)
[Appointment period: six months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Multi-domain cognitive decline in older adults with chronic lower back pain”.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an honours degree preferably in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or other related disciplines or an equivalent qualification;
(b) have experience in working with older adults;
(c) have basic knowledge of research and brain health;
(d) be able to synthesise information from scientific literature;
(e) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Cantonese; and
(f) have strong organisational skills and be able to manage multiple tasks.
Preference will be given to those with research experience in conducting exercise intervention trails, e.g. recruiting participants, delivering protocols, collecting cognitive and physical function data as well as familiarising with human subjects research.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Hsu Chun Liang at telephone number 2766 6755 or via email at chun-liang.hsu@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
The remuneration rate is HK$125 per hour.
Consideration of applications will commence on 28 January 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 21 January 2026