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).