Research Assistant II in the School of Biological Sciences / Faculty of Science (Ref.: 531909)
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct research on ESG trends, education model, and industry developments to ensure content is timely, relevant, and informative;
- Facilitate and execute the projects including drafting of reports and coordinating of activities;
- Create compelling, educational, and interactive content for social media platforms, including graphics, short-form videos, and infographics;
- Maintain a consistent and professional brand voice across all platforms, aligned with the podcast’s mission and HKU’s values;
- Drive engagement by fostering community interactions through polls, Q&A sessions, reels, and other interactive formats;
- Analyze performance data and generate insights to inform content strategy and improve campaign outcomes;
- Assist in researching and measuring the podcast’s educational impact on students, including collecting feedback and evaluating learning outcomes;
- Coordinate with students, professors, staff, and industry practitioners to ensure smooth project execution and content alignment;
- Plan and manage a content calendar to ensure consistency, category variety, and timely delivery of post;
- Stay up-to-date with social media tools, platform-specific features, and best practices to maximize reach and impact;
- Performing other administrative and project duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Communications, Media, Education, Social Science, or related discipline;
- 1 year+ work experience, preferably in higher education / media / non-profit / ESG-focused environment;
- The capability to work in teams and independently;
- Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Canva Pro) and basic video editing skills (e.g. Adobe Premiere or similar tools);
- Familiarity with platform algorithms (Instagram, Threads, RedNote, LinkedIn) and hashtag/SEO strategies for optimizing visibility;
- Possess strong communication, writing, and presentation skills in both Cantonese and English, capable of working independently, multi-task under pressure, attentive to details, and a fast learner and a good team player;
- Strong written communication and copywriting skills for crafting clear, concise, and compelling digital content;
- Proficiency in research and analytical skills (Excel, SPSS, R), with the ability to evaluate both engagement metrics and educational impact through qualitative and quantitative methods;
- Experience in content planning and managing a structured social media calendar;
- A passion for ESG, sustainability, and digital media, with a self-motivated, adaptable, and detail-oriented approach.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work with a prestigious academic institution at the forefront of sustainability education research.
- A creative and collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- The chance to build a professional content portfolio with meaningful impact in the ESG space.
- Exposure to leading ESG practitioners, faculty, and researchers from diverse disciplines.
- Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance and creative productivity.
The appointment will commence as soon as possible for 10 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
How to apply
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until May 5, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a face-to-face interview.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency
