Half-time Research Assistant
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Department
- Department of Applied Social Sciences
- Rank
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 261104008
- Posted
- 4 Nov 2026
- Salary / grade
- A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
- Application deadline
- 11 Nov 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct literature review on ageism and AI-assisted research methods.
- Conduct focus group and in-depth interviews with older adults.
- Assist in data management and analysis.
- Assist in writing reports, conference abstracts and manuscripts.
- Liaise with project collaborators.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Honours degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Health Sciences or related discipline.
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese including Cantonese.
- Strong academic writing skills.
- Good interpersonal skills, especially with older adults.
- Familiarity with social sciences research methods.
- Self-motivated, well-organised and detail-minded.
Appointment
- Half-time, 12-month contract
Key Dates
- Review date: 2026-11-11