Senior Research Assistant Department of Health and Physical Education

[Appointment Period: 12 months]

The appointee will be responsible for (a) providing research support (b) providing overall administrative support to projects; (c) assisting data collection and analysis; (d) communicating with our related stakeholders; and (e) performing any other duties as assigned. The appointment will be for a period of 12 months with the possibility of renewal subject to agreement.

Applicants should have a Master Degree plus one year’s post Master’s degree full-time working experience, or a doctorate in Sport Science, Sport Management, Sport Psychology or a related field. Experience in working with older adults and people with physical disabilities are advantages. They should have sound experience with qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies, and knowledge in statistical analysis.

Applicants should have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese), as well as good communication skills and the ability to work independently under pressure.

For further enquiries please contact Associate Professor, Dr Leung Ka Man at leungkaman@eduhk.hk

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Fringe benefits include contract-end gratuity, leave, medical and dental benefits.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post. Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV. Review of applications will start from 24 January 2025, and will continue until the post is filled. Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised. Since the incumbent’s work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.

Further information about the University is available at http://www.eduhk.hk.

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.