Full-time Research Assistant I in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 534364)
We now invite applications for the captioned post.
Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee will work on the following research projects with the Principal Investigator, Professor Kevin Tai: “Transitioning from Primary Chinese Medium Instruction to Secondary English Medium Instruction: The Role of Translanguaging in Contributing to English as a Foreign Language Students’ Motivational Development” and “AI-Mediated Translanguaging Space in English-Medium Instruction University Classrooms: Enhancing Students’ Motivational Development in Content Subject Learning and English Language Learning”. He/She will assist in operational and research-related activities, including but not limited to liaising with local schoolteachers, planning and conducting classroom observations, collecting qualitative and quantitative data, conducting transcription and translation, helping with analysing qualitative and quantitative data and writing research reports.
Requirements
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Applied Linguistics and Language Education, along with a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification work experience. Proficiency in both English (including academic writing) and Chinese (Cantonese) is essential. Candidates should have capabilities in conducting Conversation Analysis and Multimodal Analysis, transcribing classroom interaction data, and performing qualitative data analysis. Strong communication skills, independence, multitasking abilities, and attention to detail are crucial. Expertise in qualitative data analysis, and multimodal interaction analysis are advantages.
Enquiries should be directed to Professor Kevin W. H. Tai, Co-Director of the Centre for Advancement in Inclusive and Special Education and Assistant Professor of Language and Literacy Education (kevin.tai@hku.hk).
What We Offer
The appointment will commence in September 2026 for one year, 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.
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 June 15, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
