School of Nursing
Research Assistant
(Ref. 260417013)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Effects of a single-session mindfulness-based intervention for reducing stress in family caregivers of people with dementia: a randomized controlled trial”. He/She will be required to:
(a) assist in the management of the project;
(b) coordinate with collaborative partners and project team;
(c) perform focus group / survey interviews;
(d) transcribe focus group interviews;
(e) provide support to the preparation of research material;
(f) assist in data input & analysis (SPSS / R); and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an honours degree in Nursing, Psychology, Social Science or other health-related disciplines or an equivalent qualification;
(b) have experience in conducting focus group / survey interviews;
(c) be capable of using SPSS / R;
(d) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Cantonese;
(e) have good interpersonal and communication skills; and
(f) be able to work independently.
Applicants are invited to contact Mr John Wong via email at cchunwong@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 4 May 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 17 April 2026