Part-time Research Assistant II (Project code: R6677) (A&SS) (Ref: 26001VB)

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

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We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Arts and Social Sciences:

Part-time Research Assistant II (Project code: R6677) (A&SS) (Ref: 26001VB)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in the research project “Study on the Relationship between Tonal Prosody and Lyricism of Ci Poetry: Focusing on Liǔ Yǒng, Zhōu Bāngyàn, Jiāng Kuí, Zhāng Yán” (Project code: R6677).  The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Collecting, translating and analyzing research materials;
• Assisting the project application; and
• Performing other tasks related to the project.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A good recognized degree or above, preferably in the field of language studies or a related discipline;
• Competent at computer skills and software (e.g. MS Office using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Databases);
• Self-motivated and meticulous, and be able to meet deadlines and work independently;
• An excellent command of English and Chinese.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract and work not more than 16.5 hours per week.  Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions. Payment will be made on hourly basis.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. Please indicate your expected salary.

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex\_non\_full\_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=26001VB

Closing date of application: 31 August 2026

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