Research Manager (at the Rank of Senior Research Assistant or Post-doctoral Fellow)
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, Hong Kong
- Institution
- THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Position type
- PhD
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Hours
- Full Time
- Location
- HK
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Ref.: 536902
Work type: Full-time
Department: Centre for Advancement of Chinese Language Education and Research within the Faculty of Education (10088)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow
Applicants should possess (i) a Master’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science or equivalent, with 3 years’ related work experience, or a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline; (ii) solid statistical and computing skills; (iii) effective communication skills in both written and oral Chinese (mainly Cantonese) and English; and (iv) the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team to conduct educational research. Relevant research experience in educational settings will be an advantage.
The appointee will work with the Principal Investigator to conduct research in a predominantly independent manner. Responsibilities will include conducting systematic reviews of literature and focus-group interviews in schools admitting multicultural students at pre-primary and primary levels. They will be responsible for developing study designs, overseeing the timeline of project research outcomes, data collection, management, analysis and interpretation, preparing research reports and research papers, training research assistants, and performing other duties as assigned.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 532431, 533210 and 535006) need not re-apply.
The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 17, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
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