Research Assistant I Department of Early Childhood Education

Project Title: Exploring the Role of Cultural and Social Capital in Inequalities of Children's Arts Education: A Comparative Study in the Greater Bay Area

[Appointment Period: 12 months]

The appointee will assist the project holder and other project members in various research activities. These tasks may include conducting literature searches, collecting and analyzing survey and interview data, preparing reports, managing administrative tasks, overseeing part-time student helpers, and other duties as assigned by the project leader. The appointment will be for a period of 12 months with the possibility of renewal subject to mutual agreement.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably a Master’s Degree, in education, arts, social sciences or a related discipline. Applicants should be self-motivated, responsible, organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in written and spoken Cantonese, Mandarin, and English is essential. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior research experience.

For further enquiries about the post, please contact Dr Kong Siu Hang Eric at shkong@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 on or before 13 November 2024.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.

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