Job Description

Full-time Research Officer in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 537624)

Applications are invited for a unique opportunity to work as a Research Officer in the Faculty of Education. The successful candidate will be involved in a specific research project related to swallowing management in older adults.

Applicants should:

• hold a doctoral or master’s degree, preferably in science in speech-language pathology
• have at least three years of relevant post-qualification research experience
• be a qualified Speech Language Pathologist in Hong Kong
• have experience in the elderly clinical setting preferably
• have an excellent academic background
• work independently in a multidisciplinary team and with external parties including social service groups
• be responsible, organized, self-motivated, hardworking and able to multi-tasking
• be proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese preferred)
• possess good interpersonal and communication skills

Job Duty:

• Coordinate research design and planning
• Overall supervision of project implementation
• Develop and conduct community-based swallowing interventions
• Facilitate data collection, data monitoring and data interpretation
• Write and submit scientific publications and reports
• Supervise research staff members and provide staff training
• Prepare documents for external funding related to swallowing research
• Perform other duties as assigned

The appointment will commence on 1 December 2026 and end on 31 August 2027. The position is on a 9-month temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University's Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until 10 November 2026 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and

is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency