Research Assistant I

Education University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Chinese Language Studies
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
2600666
Application deadline
28 Aug 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct classroom-based ethnographic data collection focused on diversity-oriented teaching practices.
  • Liaise with local Hong Kong schools to facilitate research activities.
  • Collect, manage, and analyze research data using mixed-methods approaches.
  • Provide administrative and editorial support to the project team.
  • Prepare research reports and publications.
  • Coordinate workshops and seminars.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold at least a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Demonstrate expertise in qualitative observational data collection and analysis.
  • Possess strong command of spoken Cantonese and Mandarin.
  • Have excellent academic writing skills in English.
  • Be mature, open-minded, and possess strong interpersonal skills and intercultural sensitivity.
  • Preference given to candidates with MPhil or doctoral degree, anthropology/teacher education background, relevant post-qualification work experience, international experience, and fluency in diversity and inclusive teaching practices.
  • Experience working with teachers and students in primary and secondary school settings is highly desirable.

Appointment

  • Full-time contract — 15 months

Key Dates

  • Start date: September 2026
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