Department of Applied Social Sciences
Part-time Research Assistant (two posts)
(Ref. 260212012)
[Appointment period: each for seven months]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the project - “Enhancing students’ cultural sensitivity via the use of metaverse in a flipped classroom”. They will be required to:
(a) provide assistance to the administration of the project;
(b) assist in coordinating data collection and recruitment of participants;
(c) assist in conducting research and evaluative studies;
(d) conduct data collection and analysis;
(e) draft reports and papers related to the project; and
(f) perform any other duties as assigned by Head of Unit or his delegates.
The appointees may occasionally be required to work on irregular hours including weekday evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an honours degree, preferably in Computer Science, Psychology, Education or other related disciplines;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(c) be proficient in using statistical software such as SPSS, Mplus and R;
(d) have good interpersonal and organisational skills; and
(e) be a good team player and able to work independently.
Preference will be given to those with experience in research.
Applicants are invited to contact Miss Carman Chu via email at kar-man.chu@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
The remuneration rate is HK$125 per hour.
Consideration of applications will commence on 23 February 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 12 February 2026