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
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