Full-time Research Assistant II at the Speech, Language and Reading Lab in the Faculty of Education

University of Hong Kong

Department
Faculty of Education (10000)
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
534455
Application deadline
30 Jun 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct on-site psycholinguistic assessments for children with special educational needs.
  • Perform acoustic data analyses using statistical and computational methods.
  • Collect and analyze psycholinguistic research data through acoustic measurements.
  • Supervise and train student helpers from various disciplines.
  • Work with an interdisciplinary research team on clinical assessment and intervention projects.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Speech-Language Pathology, Linguistics, Psychology, or related discipline.
  • Fluent Cantonese-English bilingual speaker.
  • Experience in acoustic, linguistic, psychological, and cognitive science research.
  • Proficiency in Python, R packages, MATLAB, or Praat (advantageous).
  • Strong ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and work independently or as part of a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Appointment

  • Full-time contract for one year, with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Dates

  • Start date: As soon as possible.
  • Application review deadline: 30 June 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier).
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