Project Executive (at the rank of Research Officer / Assistant Research Officer) in the Department of Psychology
University of Hong Kong
- Department
- Department of Psychology (30200)
- Rank
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 537029
- Application deadline
- 20 Sep 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead planning, coordination, implementation, and management of a large-scale neurodiversity initiative project for primary schools.
- Monitor research project milestones and deliverables to ensure timely professional implementation.
- Act as secretary and liaison in major research and administrative meetings.
- Coordinate with research and administrative teams on project activities.
- Organize public education, dissemination, and engagement activities related to the neurodiversity initiative.
- Develop and execute the annual promotion and publicity plan.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Master's degree or above in Social Sciences, Management, Administration, or related field.
- Proficient spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated decision-making, problem-solving, and time-management abilities.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Capable of handling multiple tasks with attention to detail under tight deadlines.
- Passion for education, child and adolescent mental health, or community-based projects.
- Experience in coordination of community/education projects or public-sector funded projects is advantageous.
Appointment
- Full-time, two-year fixed-term contract with contract-end gratuity and University retirement benefits contribution (10% for Assistant Research Officer, 15% for Research Officer).
- Rank (Research Officer or Assistant Research Officer) offered based on qualifications and experience.
- Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus annual leave and medical benefits.
Key Dates
- Start date: September 2026