Part-time Research Assistant II - R6657 (N&HS)

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

  • Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong
  • Temporary
  • Part-time
  • 13 hours ago
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.For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences:Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in coordinating a research project on immersive virtual reality-based mindfulness intervention to enhance psychological well-being for patients with rheumatoid diseases.
  • conducting literature reviews on relevant topics;
  • coordinating the recruitment of subjects;
  • assisting in the implementation of interventions;
  • assisting in data collection and data entry;
  • performing quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis;
  • assisting in report and manuscript writing; and
  • providing assistance related to the project.
He/she will be normally assigned to work not more than 17 hours per week.CandidatesCandidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:
  • a recognized Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in psychology, social work, social science, mental health nursing or related disciplines;
  • experience in mindfulness practice will be an advantage;
  • proficient in MS Office Words, Excel, and PowerPoint; proficient in SPSS will be an advantage;
  • a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese;
  • a strong sense of self-motivation and responsibility; and
  • the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Terms and Conditions for AppointmentSuccessful candidates will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.To ApplyCandidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_non_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=25001W8Closing date of application: 16 September 2025The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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