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School of Nursing

Research Assistant

(Ref. 260126017)

[Appointment period: twelve months]

Duties 

The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Investigation of the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) hypnosis in improving poor sleep among Chinese childhood cancer survivors: A mixed methods randomized controlled trial”.  He/She will be required to:

(a)    provide support to the project; 

(b)    implement data collection in hospital; and

(c)    perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a)    have an honours degree in Social Sciences, Public Health or other related disciplines or an equivalent qualification; 

(b)    have a good understanding of quantitative research skills; 

(c)    have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Cantonese;   

(d)    have communication skills;

(e)    be able to work independently; and

(f)     be a good team player.

Preference will be given to those with an upper second honours degree or above.

Applicants are invited to contact Prof. K. Y. Ho via email at kyeva.ho@polyu.edu.hk for further information.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. 


Consideration of applications will commence on 2 February 2026 until the position is filled.



Posting date: 26 January 2026