Research Assistant

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Department
School of Design
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
260630011
Application deadline
7 Jul 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist with data collection using ethnographic research methods including oral history, fieldwork, and community mapping.
  • Conduct transcription, stakeholder analysis, and data visualization using collaborative design tools.
  • Coordinate with government departments, NGOs, and design partners on ICH preservation and revitalization projects.
  • Design and facilitate community engagement activities to raise awareness of intangible cultural heritage.
  • Manage data collection, filing, archiving, and documentation from the community.
  • Prepare research reports and administrative documents for ICH funding schemes.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Honours degree in History, Social Sciences, Urban Planning, or related discipline.
  • Strong understanding of art, culture, community, and social design.
  • Deep knowledge of ICH in Hong Kong with proven research experience in ethnographic methods.
  • Good computer literacy skills.

Appointment

  • Full-time — 10 months initially, with possibility of further appointment

Key Dates

  • Not specified
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