School of Nursing
Research Assistant / Project Assistant (Full-time / Part-time)
(Ref. 260224006)
1. Research Assistant (Full-time / Part-time)
2. Project Assistant (Full-time / Part-time)
[Appointment period: each for three to twelve months]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “A musical training program to promote neuroplasticity in children with Special Education Needs (SEN) from low-income families”. This study aims to promote neuroplasticity and enhance social competence in preschool children with SEN. The appointees will be required to:
(a) coordinate and participate in the activities of the project, e.g. literature review, recruitment of participants, data collection, data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) and progress report writing;
(b) provide administrative support to the project team; and
(c) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
The appointees will be required to work off-campus or outside office hours.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an honours degree in Nursing, Social Sciences, Psychology or other related disciplines or an equivalent qualification;
(b) demonstrate research interest in working with children and adolescents and children with SEN;
(c) have good computer literacy including Excel and Endnote, preferably with knowledge in statistical software, such as SPSS/Amos/NVivo;
(d) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(e) have excellent organisational and communication skills;
(f) be able to work independently;
(g) have a strong sense of responsibility; and
(h) be a good team player.
Preference will be given to those with a background in music.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. O. K. Joyce Chung at telephone number 2766 6322, fax number 2634 9663 or via email at okjoyce.chung@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
For full-time appointments, a highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
For part-time appointments, the remuneration rate is HK$125 per hour.
Consideration of applications will commence on 3 March 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 24 February 2026