Department of Applied Social Sciences
Part-time Project Assistant
(Ref. 260320010)
[Appointment period: nine months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the project - “Enhancing the cultural competence and sensitivity of social work students through an embedded course structure”. He/She will be required to:
(a) assist in the management of the AI chatbot and project webpage;
(b) assist in conducting research and evaluative studies;
(c) draft reports and papers related to the project; and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the 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 have:
(a) an honours degree, preferably in Social Science, Education or other related disciplines;
(b) experience in providing technological support to webpage design and AI chatbot; and
(c) have a good command of academic writing in both English and Chinese.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Lo Kai Chung via email at kai-chung.lo@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
The remuneration rate is HK$125 per hour.
Consideration of applications will commence on 8 April 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 20 March 2026