Research Assistant

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Department
School of Hotel and Tourism Management
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
260528002
Application deadline
4 Jun 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist the project leader in researching rural revitalization and tourism gentrification.
  • Explore sentiment changes among residents and tourists on entrepreneurship-driven rural transformation.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold an honours degree in Tourism Management, Sociology, Anthropology, or related discipline; master's degree preferred.
  • Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese.
  • Have proven expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including in-depth interviews and questionnaire surveys.
  • Be willing to conduct ethnographic field studies requiring 2-3 week stays in rural settings.

Appointment

  • Full-time — 8 months

Key Dates

  • Not specified
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