Research Assistant

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Department
Department of Chinese History and Culture
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
260617010
Application deadline
24 Jun 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Collect, organize, and conduct research on materials related to early Chinese history and excavated manuscripts.
  • Assist in organizing academic talks, workshops, and conferences.
  • Help prepare teaching materials for the project.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the project leader.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold an honours degree in Chinese history or a related discipline.
  • Read Classical Chinese fluently.
  • Have experience with academic databases, library resources, and international academic resources in Chinese humanities.
  • Demonstrate strong ability to search, collect, and organize research materials and data.
  • Possess strong computational skills and willingness to learn new skills.
  • Have excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).
  • Be able to work independently.

Appointment

  • Full-time — 12 months

Key Dates

  • Not specified
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