School of Design
Part-time Project Associate
(Ref. 260722020)
[Appointment period: three months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the project - “A study of practice-based research in design discipline”. This project aims to explore how practice-based research (PBR) is carried out in design, with a focus on methodologies like artifact creation and interdisciplinary collaboration. To identify key challenges, including the systematic documentation of iterative processes and the validation of creative outputs as contributions to research, the appointee will be required to:
(a) conduct background study;
(b) conduct data collection and data analysis;
(c) assist in proposal writing for research grants;
(d) maintain documentation and prepare project reports; and
(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a master’s degree or a good honours degree in the areas of design discipline with three or more years of research/relevant work experience;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken Chinese and English;
(c) have good organisational and communication skills; and
(d) be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Henry Ma via email at henry.ma@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
The remuneration rate is HK$181 per hour.
Consideration of applications will commence on 29 July 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 22 July 2026