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