Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate / Project Associate / Research Assistant / Project Assistant (Full-time/Part-time)

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Department
Department of Applied Social Sciences
Rank
Postdoctoral
Position type
Full-time
Reference
260430012
Application deadline
12 May 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist the project leader in research on "Development of Chinese young people and families".
  • Conduct research and evaluation studies.
  • Collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Draft manuscripts and write reports.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Head of Unit.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a doctoral, master's, or honours degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, or related disciplines (depending on position level).
  • Postdoctoral Fellow applicants must have no more than five years of post-qualification experience.
  • Research Associate/Project Associate applicants should have at least three years of research/relevant work experience.
  • Demonstrate fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese.
  • Possess good statistical knowledge including SPSS, Mplus, or AMOS.
  • Have research interests in youth development, assessment, and leadership.
  • Display strong sense of responsibility, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently.

Appointment

  • Full-time; twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment.

Key Dates

  • Not specified
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