Research Assistant
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Department
- Department of Applied Social Sciences
- Rank
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 260320009
- Application deadline
- 30 Apr 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct literature review on AI integration into education, positive youth development, and student well-being.
- Assist in developing and refining the AI chatbot system.
- Assist in conducting quantitative and qualitative data analyses.
- Coordinate recruitment of participants and data collection.
- Write research reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Hold an honours degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Cantonese.
- Be proficient in statistical software such as R, Mplus, SPSS, or Python.
- Be familiar with AI technology, chatbot development platforms, and the Hong Kong secondary school system.
- Have interest in applying AI technologies to promote student well-being.
- Preference given to candidates with research experience and a master's degree.
Appointment
- Full-time contract — six months initially, with possibility of further appointment.
Key Dates
- Not specified