Part-time Technical Assistant

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in coordinating a research project, "Trauma-informed training for social workers under mandatory reporting: A pilot feasibility randomised controlled trial in Hong Kong". The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:
• conducting literature reviews on relevant topics;
• assisting with the recruitment and coordination of research participants;
• assisting with the preparation and delivery of the research intervention;
• assisting with quantitative and qualitative data collection;
• assisting with data management and quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis;
• preparing research materials and maintaining research records; and
• providing other research-related and administrative support as required. He/she will be normally assigned to work less than 68 hours per four consecutive weeks. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience, and competence:
• currently studying at a local university;
• preferably with an academic background or relevant experience/training in healthcare, social sciences, social work, psychology, or related disciplines;
• proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of SPSS or other statistical software would be an advantage;
• a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese);
• good interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills;
• a responsible, detail-oriented, and self-motivated attitude; and
• the ability to work both independently under supervision and collaboratively as part of a research team. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract for up to 11 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. The University will continue to review applications until the position(s) is/are filled.