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
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