Research Assistant

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Department
Department of Applied Social Sciences
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
260807014
Application deadline
31 Aug 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct literature reviews on AI integration for positive youth development and student well-being.
  • Assist in analyzing intensive longitudinal and experimental datasets.
  • Help write research reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals.
  • Assist in developing and refining the AI chatbot system.
  • Collect data from Hong Kong secondary school students.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold an honours degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Computer Science, or related discipline.
  • Demonstrate fluency in written and spoken English, Chinese, and Cantonese.
  • Be proficient in statistical software such as R, Mplus, SPSS, or Python.
  • Be familiar with AI-powered chatbot development platforms and the Hong Kong secondary school system.
  • Show interest in applying AI technologies to promote student well-being.
  • Master's degree and research experience preferred.

Appointment

  • Full-time — 12 months initially, with possibility of further appointment.

Key Dates

  • Not specified
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