Post-doctoral Fellow / Senior Research Assistant (holding the functional title of Senior Psychology Assistant) in the Department of Psychology

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Psychology (30200)
Rank
Postdoctoral
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536277
Application deadline
31 Jul 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support the design and development of research studies and evaluation frameworks for a mental health and well-being project in primary schools.
  • Assist with implementation of research activities and programme evaluation.
  • Perform administrative tasks supporting the research-cum-intervention project.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Post-doctoral Fellow applicants: Ph.D. in Psychology, Social Sciences, or related discipline.
  • Senior Research Assistant applicants: Bachelor's degree plus 3 years' research experience, or research Master's degree plus 1 year's post-qualification experience.
  • Proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, Jamovi, or R), MS Excel, and Chinese typing.
  • Experience in community or educational research projects is advantageous.

Appointment

  • Full-time — Two-year fixed-term contract (Senior Research Assistant) or two-year temporary term (Post-doctoral Fellow), with possibility of renewal based on performance and funding.

Key Dates

  • Commencement: September 2026
  • Application review deadline: 30 June 2026
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