Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Research Assistant / Part-time Research Associate
(Ref. 260708002)
(1) Part-time Research Associate
[Appointment period: twenty-four months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
(2) Research Assistant
[Appointment period: twenty-four months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointees 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)”. They will be required to:
(a) coordinate the project, recruit participants, deliver interventions as well as collecting data;
(b) prepare training materials;
(c) liaise with part-time staff; and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Research Associate post should have a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Sciences, Exercise Sciences, Public Health, Applied Health Sciences or related disciplines or a good honours degree in one of the said disciplines with three or more years of research/relevant work experience.
Applicants for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree in one of the above-mentioned disciplines or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants should also:
(a) have a strong sense of self-motivation; and
(b) be responsible and able to work independently.
Preference will be given to those with relevant research experience in physical activity promotion or lifestyle modification intervention as well as interest in long-term collaborations in publishing in academic journals.
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
For full-time appointment, a highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
For part-time appointment, the remuneration rate is HK$181 per hour.
Consideration of applications will commence on 15 July 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 8 July 2026