Job Description

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

ACADEMY OF WELLNESS AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant (part-time) (25260460)

The Academy would like to seek proactive and self-driven applicants for the position of Senior Research Assistant or Research Assistant for a research project relating to Sports and Health Sciences.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in data collection and process of ongoing research projects;
• Follow the standard operational procedures of managing all related equipment and software (human biomechanics and/or physiology) under the projects;
• Support literature review and statistical analysis; and
• Carry out any other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or above in Sports Biomechanics, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, Motor Learning, Bioengineering or a related field;
• Experience in human movement science, balance control, and wearable/IMU;
• Be a good team player and able to work independently;
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
• Have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
• Have good computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Proficient in SPSS (data import, variable management, basic analysis) and Endnote (data import, citation); and
• Experience in meta-analysis will be advantageous.

For the project information and job inquiries, please contact the Principal Investigator: Prof. Gilbert Lam at email: gilbertlam@hkbu.edu.hk

The initial appointment will be offered on a contract of one year. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and funding availability.

Salary and rank 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 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.