Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Research Assistant / Part-time Research Assistant
(Ref. 261014009)
(1) Research Assistant (one to two post(s))
[Appointment period: each for six months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
(2) Part-time Research Assistant (one to two post(s))
[Appointment period: each for six months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “Mindfulness-based eating awareness training (MB-EAT) intervention for patients with diabetes and obesity: a randomized controlled trial”. In this project, the research team aims to investigate (i) the efficacy of a 10-week MB-EAT intervention on anthropometric measures in adults with diabetes and obesity; and (ii) the efficacy of a 10-week MB-EAT intervention in terms of glycaemic control, eating behaviour, psychological health, and hormones regulating stress and appetite. The appointees will be required to:
(a) assist in data collection and processing, and preliminary reporting of results;
(b) assist in chemical analysis of biological samples; and
(c) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a bachelor’s degree in Health, Biology, Chemistry or a related discipline or an equivalent qualification;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(c) have good communication and interpersonal skills;
(d) have a strong sense of responsibility; and
(e) be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Preference will be given to those with at least one year of research/relevant work experience.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Lo Ka Hei Kenneth via email at kenneth.kh.lo@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
For full-time appointment(s), a highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
For part-time appointment(s), the remuneration rate is HK$125 per hour.
Consideration of applications will commence on 21 October 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 14 October 2026