Department of Language Science and Technology
Research Assistant
(Ref. 260526006)
[Appointment period: eleven months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Longitudinal tracking of lifestyle and cognitive changes based on actigraphy and electroencephalography”. He/She will be required to:
(a) schedule and conduct behavioural/EEG/fMRI experiments involving younger, middle-aged, and older participants;
(b) conduct literature review under the supervision of the project leader;
(c) assist in the preparation of manuscripts;
(d) perform transcription of speech data;
(e) carry out statistical analyses on the multimodal dataset collected; and
(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
The appointee may be required to work on weekends or outside normal work hours.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a bachelor’s degree in Linguistics or a related discipline with good academic standing;
(b) have a keen interest in Linguistics, Psychology, or Cognitive Neuroscience;
(c) have substantial experience in programming with Python/R/MATLAB;
(d) have a good command of English;
(e) be a native speaker of Hong Kong Cantonese; and
(f) have the ability to work independently.
Previous experience in running experiments with young and older adult participants, using research software (including E-Prime, PsychoPy), and drafting academic papers are most preferred.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Min Ney Wong at telephone number 2766 7268 or via email at min.wong@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 2 June 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 26 May 2026