Job Description

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

OFFICE OF DEAN OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant (25260534)

The Office of Dean of Arts and Social Sciences would like to seek proactive and self-driven applicants for the position of Senior Research Assistant or Research Assistant to support research projects that encompass ethnic minorities, older adults, and students in Hong Kong.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in data collection and management of ongoing research projects, including conducting surveys, interviews, and focus groups with students and stakeholders;
• Conduct literature reviews and contribute to data analysis, including statistical analysis using SPSS;
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials to support project planning, implementation and evaluation;
• Liaise with schools, NGOs, community organisations, and other stakeholders to facilitate cross-sector collaboration;
• Engage with South Asian community members to ensure culturally sensitive and effective project delivery;
• Perform administrative and project management tasks as required; and
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Dean or his delegates.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or above in Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Sociology or a related field;
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team player;
• Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail;
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese; proficiency in South Asian languages (e.g., Hindi, Urdu, Nepali, Punjabi) is an advantage;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with SPSS (data management and analysis) and Endnote (reference management); and
• Experience in project coordination, community engagement, or working with ethnically diverse populations is highly desirable.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and funding availability.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System and are required to upload (a) CV, (b) covering letter explaining your interest in the position and how your qualifications align with the project requirements; and (c) transcripts of all post-secondary education to the HKBU e-Recruitment System Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the 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.