Summary
Location
Hong Kong
Type
part-time
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About this role
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 Arts and Social Sciences:
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in the research project “A pilot study of the experience of education-to-work transition from a class perspective: The case of social sciences students in higher education in the Hong Kong SAR” (Project No.: PFDS/2025/13).
The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:
conducting literature review;
providing support to data collection involving qualitative interviews, interview transcription; and
performing any other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.
Candidates
Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:
full-time undergraduates of the University, preferably majoring in a social sciences discipline; and
have a high level of English proficiency as well as effective communication and organisation skills.
Preference will be given to candidates:
with strong knowledge on applied social studies, sociology, or higher education studies, experience in carrying out qualitative research;
competence in computer skills (MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint); and
with ability to work under pressure and handle multiple deadlines independently.
Duration of appointment
Successful candidate will be required to work not more than 17 hours per week for the period between January 2026 and December 2026.
Terms and Conditions for Appointment
Successful candidate will be appointed on a 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. Candidates are invited to contact Dr Beatrice Lam at [email protected] for further information.
(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in Dec 2025 need not re-apply.)
Other facts
About Open University of Hong Kong
HKMU B&A strives to nurture business professionals with global vision through quality education and extensive opportunities for career development.
Effective from 1 September 2021, The Open University of Hong Kong has been renamed as Hong Kong Metropolitan University.
What you'll do
- The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in a research project focused on education-to-work transition for social sciences students. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, supporting data collection through qualitative interviews, and performing additional duties as assigned.
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