Research Assistant in the Department of English (Appointment for 6 months)

Research Assistant in the Department of English (Appointment for 6 months) [Ref. T/026/24]

Duties

The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in a GRF-funded project concerned with legal discourse. The appointee will be required to:

1. Work on a specialised corpus of judicial opinions;
2. Renew literature;
3. Conduct preliminary analysis;
4. Test assigned analytical frameworks for explanatory value;
5. Prepare project reports;
6. Assist in the running of three dissemination seminars; and
7. Perform any other duties as assigned

Requirements

The appointee should have a Master’s degree or above in Linguistics or a related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with:

1. Ability to work with complex written data;
2. Knowledge of corpus methods and discourse analysis;
3. Excellent command of spoken and written English;
4. Solutions-oriented disposition; and
5. Positive attitude.

On-the-job training in relation to the legal aspects of the project will be provided. Applications for part-time position will also be considered.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Salary offered will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. For full-time appointment, fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental consultations at the campus clinic.

Information and Application

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : [via Apply Now]/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. 

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