Part-time Research Associate (N&HS)

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

  • Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong
  • Temporary
  • Part-time
  • 7 days 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:Part-time Research Associate (N&HS) (Ref.: 25001TO)Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe appointee will assist Principal Investigator in the research project “Compare students’ use of cognitive and metacognitive strategies between live demonstration versus complementary immersive virtual reality simulation modality in fundamental nursing skills learning”. The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:
  • Assisting in participants’ recruitment;
  • Assisting in conducting surveys/interviews;
  • Conducting literature review on relevant topics;
  • Performing quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis; and
  • Providing research-related assistance.
He/she will be normally assigned to work not more than 17 hours per week. (For Part-time staff)CandidatesCandidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:
  • A recognized PhD degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Psychology, Social Sciences or related discipline (for Research Associate);
  • 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; and
  • A strong sense of self-motivation and responsibility, and able to work independently.
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=25001TOClosing date of application: 10 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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