Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Research Assistant
(Ref. 260629003)
[Appointment period: six months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “A digitally supported outdoor exercise facility-based integrative physical activity self-management intervention for mildly frail older adults living in community: A hybrid effectiveness-implementation study (OUTDOOR-FIT)”. He/She will be required to:
(a) set up and manage the content management system for an existing offline app;
(b) link up specific outdoor exercise equipment with Geographic Information System (GIS) location data;
(c) improve functionality of an existing offline app;
(d) track user’s usage data; and
(e) set up different users’ profiles.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an honours degree in Computer Science or an equivalent qualification;
(b) have experience in mobile app development;
(c) have a strong sense of self-motivation; and
(d) be responsible and able to work independently.
Preference will be given to those with relevant research experience and interest in long-term collaboration with the project team.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Janet Lee at telephone number 2766 4354 or via email at janet-lok-chun.lee@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 6 July 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 29 June 2026