Research Assistant I

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Social Work and Social Administration (30300)
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
534900
Application deadline
18 Apr 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work on research projects related to comparative welfare policy and social policy analysis.
  • Analyze data and write literature reviews.
  • Manage research projects and perform other assigned research duties.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work, Political Science, or related discipline.
  • Prior experience in comparative social welfare policy research and survey experiments preferred.
  • Demonstrated interest and knowledge in social policy research.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, able to work independently with good organizational skills.

Appointment

  • Contract — one year, with possibility of renewal subject to mutual agreement and funding.

Key Dates

  • Appointment Commencement: Mid-May 2026
  • Application Review Deadline: April 18, 2026
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