Department of Applied Social Sciences
Part-time Research Assistant / Part-time Project Assistant (three posts)
(Ref. 260724023)
[Appointment period: each for twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research projects - “JC project bonfire” and “Enhancing the trajectory of out-of-home care children and youth - Track two in foster care”. They will be required to:
(a) provide support to the daily operations of the projects;
(b) assist in the planning and implementation of research activities;
(c) assist in data management;
(d) assist in logistics and administrative work; and
(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
The appointees may be required to work on irregular hours including weekday evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an honours degree preferably in Psychology, Social Policy, Social Work or other related disciplines;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(c) have proficiency in computer skills, including but not limited to MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
(d) have good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills;
(e) be highly motivated; and
(f) be a good team player and able to work independently.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Felix Sai Kit Ng at telephone number 2766 4528 or via email at s-k-felix.ng@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
The remuneration rate is HK$125 per hour.
Consideration of applications will commence on 31 July 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 24 July 2026