Research Associate

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Department
School of Design
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
260703017
Application deadline
17 Jul 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct literature reviews and desktop research to identify user needs and system gaps.
  • Assist with formative research including participant coordination, interviews, and contextual inquiry.
  • Contribute to developing a human-centered prototype including content coordination and maintenance.
  • Design experiments, collect and analyze data, and prepare research reports.
  • Translate empirical findings into structured design and evaluation deliverables.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the project leader.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a master's degree or above, or a good honours degree with three or more years of relevant experience.
  • Have substantial research experience in human-computer interaction, design research strategies, and human-centered design.
  • Have research interest or experience in mental health support or health-related HCI applications.
  • Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Appointment

  • Contract — 6 months

Key Dates

  • Not specified
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