Career Opportunities

Full-time Research Officer in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 532442)

Applications are invited for a unique opportunity to work as a Research Officer in the Faculty of Education. The successful candidate will be involved in a specific research project related to the swallowing problem.

Applicants should:

• hold a doctoral or master’s degree, preferably in science in speech-language pathology
• have at least three years of relevant research experience
• be a qualified Speech Language Pathologist in Hong Kong
• have experience in the elderly clinical setting preferably
• have an excellent academic background
• work independently in a multidisciplinary team and with external parties including social service groups
• be responsible, organized, self-motivated, hardworking and able to multi-tasking
• be proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese preferred)
• have good interpersonal and communication skills

Job duty:

• Coordinate research design and planning
• Oversee project implementation progress
• Develop and conduct community-based swallowing interventions
• Facilitate data collection and management
• Write and submit scientific publications and reports
• Supervise research staff members
• Prepare documents for external funding related to swallowing research
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The appointment will commence on 1 September 2025 and end on 31 August 2027, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 13 August 2025 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.