Department of Applied Social Sciences
Research Assistant
(Ref. 260807013)
[Appointment period: six months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Caring across cultures: Design and stakeholder evaluation of AI powered embodied conversational agents for culturally adaptive mental health support”. He/She will be required to:
(a) assist in general management of the project;
(b) assist in interviewing focus groups and analysing data;
(c) assist in the preparation of reports, workshops and academic papers; and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an honours degree in Psychology, Sociology or other related disciplines;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Cantonese;
(c) have good communication skills;
(d) be proficient in analysing qualitative data; and
(e) be a good team player.
Preference will be given to those with experience in cross-cultural aspects, and a master’s degree.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Richard Li via email at richard-chen.li@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 14 August 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 7 August 2026