Research Assistant

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Department
School of Optometry
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
260730014
Application deadline
10 Aug 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist the project leader with research on the magnocellular–dorsal system in reading Chinese.
  • Coordinate outbound student activities.
  • Provide administrative and logistics support to student activities.
  • Assist in community engagement initiatives.
  • Handle enquiries from staff, students, and external parties.
  • May be required to work shifts, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a good honours degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Have fluent written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).
  • Demonstrate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Chinese word processing.
  • Possess strong interpersonal, communication, and task management skills.
  • Show team spirit and positive learning attitude.
  • Be self-motivated, well-organised, detail-minded, and able to multitask.
  • Preference given to candidates with project coordination experience or higher education institution experience.

Appointment

  • Full-time contract — six months initially, with possibility of further appointment.

Key Dates

  • Not specified
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