Part-time Research Assistant
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Department
- Department of Language Science and Technology
- Rank
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 260721008
- Application deadline
- 28 Jul 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in designing and implementing interactional activities to improve translation students' understanding of AI tools.
- Help develop and validate an AI literacy assessment framework and instruments for translation education.
- Coordinate with classes and instructors to recruit participants and facilitate data collection.
- Assist in transcribing, coding, and analysing qualitative and quantitative research data.
- Conduct literature reviews on AI literacy, human-AI interaction, and translation pedagogy.
- Help prepare progress reports, conference presentations, and journal articles.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Hold a good honours degree or equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrate fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Putonghua preferred).
- Show strong interest in AI literacy, human-computer interaction, or technology-enhanced learning in translation education.
- Have experience with qualitative research methods (interviews, focus groups, discourse analysis) and/or quantitative methods (survey design, statistics).
- Possess good teamwork, communication, and facilitation skills.
- Be proficient in computer applications and data analysis tools (NVivo/MAXQDA).
Appointment
- Part-time — six months
Key Dates
- Not specified