Research Manager (at the rank of Senior Research Assistant or Post-doctoral Fellow)

University of Hong Kong

Department
Centre for Advancement of Chinese Language Education and Research within the Faculty of Education (10088)
Rank
Postdoctoral
Position type
Full-time
Reference
535006
Application deadline
31 May 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct research independently with the Principal Investigator in educational settings.
  • Perform systematic reviews of literature and focus-group interviews in multicultural schools.
  • Develop study designs and manage project timelines and research outcomes.
  • Collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data for research projects.
  • Prepare research reports and academic papers for publication.
  • Train and supervise research assistants on project tasks.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science or equivalent with 3 years' related work experience, or a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
  • Demonstrate solid statistical and computing skills.
  • Possess effective written and oral communication in Chinese (mainly Cantonese) and English.
  • Show ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
  • Prior research experience in educational settings is advantageous.

Appointment

  • Full-time contract until 31 August 2026, with possibility of renewal.

Key Dates

  • Start date: As soon as possible.
  • Contract end date: 31 August 2026.
  • Application review deadline: 31 May 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier).
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