Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. 

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. 

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in coordinating a research project – “Lifestyle factors, socioeconomic status, body functioning and health-related metrics: A community study in Hong Kong”.

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Conducting literature review on relevant topics;

• Liaising with study sites for subject recruitment and data collection;

• Assisting the research team in collecting data and conducting surveys;

   

• Inputting data into Excel or SPSS;

   

• Providing research-related assistance.

He/she will be normally assigned to work less than 68 hours per month.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience, and competence:

For Technical Assistants:

·         Completion of HKDSE or a diploma

·         A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese;

·         Strong communication and collaboration skills;

·         Proficient in MS Office Words, Excel, and powerpoint; proficient in SPSS will be an advantage.

For Research Assistants:

·         A recognized Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in healthcare, social science, psychology, statistics, or related disciplines

·         Strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese

·         Effective team player with the ability to coordinate research projects independently

·         Proficient in MS Office Words, Excel, and powerpoint; proficient in SPSS will be an advantage.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment.  For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.