Research Assistant I/II (several posts) in the School of English (Ref.: 530078) (to commence as soon as possible on a one-year basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability)
Duties and Responsibilities
The appointees will provide administrative and research assistance to Dr. Olga Zayts and contribute to a research project on university graduates transitioning to post-COVID-19 workplaces.
The appointees will be expected to provide assistance in the administration and research matters of the project. They will work closely with local and multinational businesses, university administrative and teaching departments, and local nongovernmental organizations; help recruit research participants and promote the project; conduct data collection, data search, literature search and translation (from Chinese to English); create publicity materials (e.g., infographics, posters, videos) to help promote the project; manage the project’s website and social media channels; organize public lectures, academic conferences and symposiums; and perform other duties as assigned. Candidates with less experience will be considered for the appointment as Research Assistant II.
Essential Requirements
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in English Language and Linguistics, Language and Communication, Linguistics or a related discipline with at least a Graduation GPA of 3.3/4.3 (i.e. a high 2:1) from a reputable university. They should preferably be a Cantonese-English or Mandarin-English bilingual speaker. Applicants should have excellent analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team under pressure. They should demonstrate the ability to collaborate and establish rapport with internal and external stakeholders. Preference will be given to candidates with experience assisting in externally funded research projects.
Enquiries
To learn more about Professor Olga Zayts and her research projects, please visit the following websites:
https://www.olgazayts.com
https://www.hkuriich.org/
https://www.graduatemindmap.com/
How to Apply
The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload the following documents*:
- a cover letter,
- an up-to-date C.V.,
- academic transcript(s),
- an academic writing sample (please note that creative writing pieces will not be accepted)
*Please note that we will not be able to process your application unless we receive all the aforementioned documents.
Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until November 30, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
