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
20 Jun 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work with the Principal Investigator to conduct research in a predominantly independent manner.
  • Conduct systematic reviews of literature and focus-group interviews in schools with multicultural students at pre-primary and primary levels.
  • Develop study designs and oversee the timeline of project research outcomes.
  • Manage data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Prepare research reports and research papers.
  • Train research assistants and perform other assigned duties.

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.
  • Possess solid statistical and computing skills.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills in written and oral Chinese (mainly Cantonese) and English.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team to conduct educational research.
  • Relevant research experience in educational settings is advantageous.

Appointment

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

Key Dates

  • Commencement: As soon as possible.
  • Contract end date: 31 August 2026.
  • Application review start: As soon as possible.
  • Application deadline: 31 May 2026 (extended to 20 June 2026), or until post is filled, whichever is earlier.
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