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.

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, 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 Education and Languages:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointees will assist the Principal Investigator in the research projects, “Digital thinking in action: Exploring Generative AI for argumentation” and/or “From exploration to enhancement: A mixed-methods study of self-regulation in Generative AI-supported academic writing in Hong Kong.” The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: 

·      Conducting literature searches and preparing summaries of relevant research findings;

·      Assisting with data collection and analysis to support project objectives; 

·      Contributing to the development of learning activities associated with the projects;

·      Supporting report writing and the preparation or presentation of research findings; and

·      Undertaking other research-related duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies:

·      For Research Associates: A doctorate degree in Education, English Language Studies, (Applied) Linguistics, or a related discipline, together with relevant research experience and a track record of publication;

·      For Research Assistants: A bachelor’s degree or above in any of the above-mentioned disciplines;

·      Excellent command of English, both written and spoken;

·      Strong research skills and the ability to apply them effectively;

·      Commitment to responsibility, combined with effective organisational and interpersonal skills;

·      Ability to take initiative and work independently, while managing pressure and meeting tight deadlines; and

·      Preferably familiarity with quantitative research tools (e.g., SPSS) and experience in conducting research in English language education.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment
Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary full-time or part-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions. The appointment period will be from February to November 2026, with the possibility of renewal subject to performance.

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

Applicants should upload (1) a cover letter specifying which post(s) they wish to apply for and indicating their earliest availability date, (2) an up-to-date résumé, and (3) one sample of written work. Enquiries regarding the posts may be directed to Dr. Edsoulla Chung at [email protected].

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in Dec 2025 need not re-apply.)

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