School of Design
Research Assistant (Full-time/Part-time) (several posts)
(Ref. 260327013)
[Appointment period: each for six months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “Development and evaluation of an adaptive VR-based reminiscence system for individuals with mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled feasibility trial”. They will be required to:
(a) assist in literature review;
(b) develop the system;
(c) assist in the randomised controlled feasibility trial (e.g. experiment design, data collection and analysis) to evaluate system prototypes;
(d) support in preparing related documentation; and
(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) an honour degree or an equivalent qualification;
(b) experience in design, computer science, information technology, medical, healthcare or related disciplines;
(c) experience in data collection with end-users;
(d) technical skills in interactive art installation/system design; and
(e) good interpersonal and communication skills.
Preference will be given to those with knowledge of Cantonese.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Hailiang Wang via email at hailiang.wang@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 April 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 27 March 2026