Department of Applied Social Sciences
Research Associate
(Ref. 260831011)
[Appointment period: twelve months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Jockey Club badges: Preparing tomorrow's leaders phase two”. He/She will be required to:
(a) assist in research design, data collection and analysis;
(b) conduct literature review;
(c) coordinate project activities with schools, community partners and stakeholders;
(d) assist in report writing;
(e) prepare research publications, presentations and grant reports;
(f) organise workshops, meetings and dissemination events;
(g) support project administration, ethics applications and documentation; and
(h) perform any other duties as assigned by Head of Unit or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a master’s degree in Social Sciences, Psychology or other related disciplines or a good honours degree with three or more years of research/relevant work experience;
(b) have an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(c) demonstrate knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods;
(d) be proficient in using data analysis software, e.g., SPSS, R, NVivo, Qualtrics, etc.;
(e) have good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills; and
(f) be responsible, self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
Applicants are invited to contact Ms Winnie Wong via email at winniewy.wong@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 7 September 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 31 August 2026