Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Project Associate
(Ref. 261027005)
[Appointment period: six to twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Ecological momentary intervention (e-breathing) to reduce psychological distress in adolescents”. He/She will be required to:
(a) assist with organising project dissemination activities and preparing of progress reports; and
(b) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a master’s degree in Rehabilitation, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Administration, Public Health, Occupational Therapy or other health-related disciplines or a good honours degree in one of the said disciplines with three or more years of research/relevant work experience;
(b) have experience in data collection, liaison with non-governmental organisations, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and other research supporting work;
(c) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Cantonese;
(d) have good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills;
(e) have a strong sense of responsibility; and
(f) be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Applicants are invited to contact Ms Wong Wai Yan at telephone number 2766 4182 or via email at dorothy-wai-yan.wong@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 3 November 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 27 October 2026