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