Research Assistant I <br> Department of English Language Education
The Education University of Hong Kong
- Tai Po, Hong Kong
- Contract
- Full-time
[Appointment Period: around 10 months]This project aims to 1) develop a theory of plurilingual assessment by deepening the conceptualization of dynamic, dialogic, plurilingual, and collaborative AI-assisted principles for a more inclusive and effective teaching, learning and assessment ecology; and 2) provide practitioners with an applicable theory of plurilingual assessment with AI-collaboration.The appointment will be for an initial period around 10 months with the possibility of renewal subject to mutual agreement. The appointee will be responsible for conducting literature review and data collection in field work including surveys, lesson observations, and interviews. He/she will assist in data analysis, project website building, research publication, symposium organization, report drafting as well as administrative work including purchasing and reimbursing project items, supervising part-time research assistants/student helpers, and performing other duties as assigned by the project leader.Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in the areas in Education or Arts in TESOL, along with good experience of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment development as well as qualitative research experience (e.g., classroom analysis, focus group interviews) in English language education. Strong communication and coordination skills are essential for assistance in various sorts of research activities. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to fulfill multiple tasks simultaneously, handle challenging situations, and possess excellent interpersonal communication skills for liaising with collaborating experts, research participants, and other stakeholders. Additionally, applicants should be highly proficient in English and Chinese, and familiar with data analysis software (e.g., EXCEL, SPSS and NVIVO) and statistical methods (preferably Bayesian statistics).For further enquiries about the post, please contact Prof Angel Lin at [email redacted, apply via Company website].Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Fringe benefits include contract-end gratuity, leave, medical and dental benefits.The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post. Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV on or before 29 August 2025. Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en.All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised. Since the incumbent’s work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.Further information about the University is available at http://www.eduhk.hk.EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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