Department of Applied Social Sciences
Research Assistant (Full-time/Part-time) (two posts)
(Ref. 260320011)
[Appointment period: each for six months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “CultureCraft: scenario-based learning with conversational AI agents to enhance intercultural communication competence”. They will be required to:
(a) design and develop the backend software component for enabling the frontend;
(b) design and develop the frontend software component based on the backend APIs;
(c) assist in preparing relevant reports and presentation materials; and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) an honours degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related disciplines;
(b) experience in game development;
(c) good software documentation writing skills in English; and
(d) good interpersonal and communication skills.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Richard Li via email at richard-chen.li@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
For full-time appointment, a highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
For part-time appointment, the remuneration rate is HK$125 per hour.
Consideration of applications will commence on 1 April 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 20 March 2026