Lingnan
University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)
and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of
higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with
a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a
better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take
lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era,
with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan
University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate
programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools
of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster
interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University
established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS),
attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its
faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social
sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students
with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future.
Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS,
Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and
promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further
information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/

Applications are now invited for the following
post:

Part-time Research Officer /
Assistant Research Officer
School of Graduate Studies
(Post Ref.: 26/188)

The appointee will be involved in a research
project in the School of Graduate Studies. The research project aimed at
understanding how wheelchair users in Hong Kong negotiate their daily challenges and construct a sense of place when navigating in their neighbourhood and surrounding areas, with a focus on their embodied experience.

Responsibilities
• Conduct literature review
• Assist in arranging interviews with wheelchair users living in Hong Kong
• Support in conducting interviews
• Perform qualitative data analyses
• Perform other duties
as assigned by the supervisor(s)

Requirements
• A Bachelor’s degree or above in Geography, Urban Studies, Social Policy, Sociology or related disciplines
• Experience in working with wheelchair users or persons with disabilities
• Strong skills in qualitative research analysis tools such as NVivo
• Good analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills
• A good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese
• The ability to work independently
• Previous experience in undertaking qualitative research
is highly preferred

Candidates with less/more experience will also be considered for
appointment at a relevant rank.

Enquiries shall be directed to the Principal
Investigator of the Project, Professor Eric TH Chan ( ericchan3@ln.edu.hk).

Salary and Fringe Benefits
Commencing salary
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointee is
expected to meet the Project Investigator regularly to report the progress.

Application Procedure (online application only)
Please click " Apply Now" to submit your
application. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified