Research Assistant / Project Assistant

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Department
Department of Language Science and Technology
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
260615003
Application deadline
22 Jun 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist in designing and implementing interactional activities such as workshops, focus groups, and peer discussions for translation students.
  • Help develop and validate an AI literacy assessment framework and create instruments like questionnaires.
  • Coordinate with classes and instructors to recruit student participants and facilitate data collection.
  • Transcribe, code, and analyse both qualitative and quantitative research data.
  • Conduct literature reviews on AI literacy, human-AI interaction, and translation pedagogy.
  • Assist in preparing progress reports, conference presentations, and journal articles.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Good honours degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese (Putonghua fluency preferred).
  • Strong interest in AI literacy, human-computer interaction, or technology-enhanced learning.
  • Experience with qualitative research methods (interviews, focus groups, discourse analysis) and/or quantitative methods (surveys, statistics).
  • Excellent teamwork, communication, and facilitation skills.
  • Proficiency in computer skills and basic data analysis tools.

Appointment

  • Contract — six months

Key Dates

  • Not specified
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