Research Assistant

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Department
Department of Language Science and Technology
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
261102014
Posted
2 Nov 2026
Salary / grade
Highly competitive remuneration package
Application deadline
9 Nov 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist project leader in research on Chinese writing abilities for non-Chinese speaking children using virtual reality and digital graffiti.
  • Conduct literature reviews, participant recruitment, data collection, and data analysis.
  • Develop virtual reality environments and tools for the study.
  • Write and publish scientific papers based on project findings.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or honours degree in Language Science and Technology or equivalent with some research or relevant work experience.
  • Strong background or experience in language, psychology, and technological methodology or related areas.

Appointment

  • Full-time, 12-month contract

Key Dates

  • Review date: 2026-11-09
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