Career Opportunities

Full-time Senior Research Assistant (holding the functional title of Speech Language Pathologist) in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 535067)

Applications are invited for the captioned post. The successful candidate will be involved in a specific research project related to swallowing management in older adults.

Applicants should:

• hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in science in speech-language pathology
• be a qualified Speech Language Pathologist in Hong Kong
• preferably have experience in the elderly clinical setting
• 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)
• possess good interpersonal and communication skills

Job Duty:

• Deliver clinical components of a research project related to swallowing, including data collection and collation, preparing reports and database management
• Conduct assessments and treatments in Residential Care Homes for the Elderly
• Organize project events
• Perform other duties as assigned

The appointment will commence as soon as possible and end on 31 August 2027, 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 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 commence as soon as possible and continue until 15 June 2026 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.