Job Description

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

ACADEMY OF LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Senior Research Assistant (25260586)

The Academy is inviting applications for one position as a Senior Research Assistant for a research project examining how smartphones influence body image, beauty standards, and self-perception among young adults in Hong Kong. In particular, the project explores the impact of AI-driven automatic and autonomous image enhancement features on smartphones.

Responsibilities:

• Design ethnographic research methods for the project;
• Collect and analyse data for the project;
• Conduct information and literature searches for the Principal Investigator;
• Arrange and assist the Principal Investigator with fieldwork in Hong Kong;
• Coordinate with internal and external parties for the project;
• Contribute to the writing and preparation of academic publications and reports; and
• Take up administrative duties as necessary.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or above in Anthopology or related disciplines; applicant with a master’s degree or PhD in Anthropology, with a focus in visual and digital anthropology, or related disciplines, and fieldwork experience will be considered an advantage;
• Knowledge and experiences of doing qualitative interviews and field observations;
• A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; and
• Responsible, independent, and detail oriented.

For the project information and job inquiries, please contact the Principal Investigator: Prof. Carloalberto Treccani, Assistant Professor, at email: ctreccani@hkbu.edu.hk.

The initial appointment will be offered on a contract of 12 months starting in May 2026. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and fund availability.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.