Research Assistant at Department of Early Childhood Education (Education University of Hong Kong, Department of Early Childhood Education)

Research Assistant Department of Early Childhood Education The appointee will be responsible for conducting literature review, data collection including liaising with schools and teachers and administering questionnaires to participants, performing statistical data analysis, preparing presentations, reports and manuscripts, and performing other duties assigned by the project investigator(s). He/she is also required to supervise part-time research assistants and student helpers. The appointment will be for a period of 12 months with the possibility of renewal subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Statistics, or a related discipline, preferably with at least 1 year’s post-qualification research experience. Applicants should have an excellent knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis, a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, a good knowledge in computer applications (e.g. Excel, Access, Chinese work processing), and strong administrative skills in project coordination. The appointee should have strong commitment to excellence in research, adept at multi-tasking, and be able to work independently and as a team. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in collecting fieldwork data from local primary and/or secondary schools. 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. Application Forms are obtainable from (a) http://www.eduhk.hk/hro/applyfor.htm; or (b) the Human Resources Office, 3/F, Cho Kwai Chee Foundation Building, The Education University of Hong Kong, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. The completed Application Form, together with full CV, should be sent to the Human Resources Office by email to hro1@eduhk.hk or by post to the above address on or before 14 June 2019. Please quote the reference number of the position in the application and mark “Strictly Confidential – Job Application” on the envelope. 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 may engage in work relating to students in schools, prospective employee(s) may be requested 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. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

Research Assistant
Department of Early Childhood Education

The appointee will be responsible for conducting literature review, data collection including liaising
with schools and teachers and administering questionnaires to participants, performing statistical data
analysis, preparing presentations, reports and manuscripts, and performing other duties assigned by
the project investigator(s). He/she is also required to supervise part-time research assistants and
student helpers. The appointment will be for a period of 12 months with the possibility of renewal
subject to mutual agreement.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Statistics, or a related discipline,
preferably with at least 1 year’s post-qualification research experience. Applicants should have an
excellent knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis, a good command of written and spoken
English and Chinese, a good knowledge in computer applications (e.g. Excel, Access, Chinese work
processing), and strong administrative skills in project coordination. The appointee should have
strong commitment to excellence in research, adept at multi-tasking, and be able to work
independently and as a team. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in
collecting fieldwork data from local primary and/or secondary schools.

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.

Application Forms are obtainable from (a) http://www.eduhk.hk/hro/applyfor.htm; or (b) the Human
Resources Office, 3/F, Cho Kwai Chee Foundation Building, The Education University of Hong
Kong, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. The completed Application Form,
together with full CV, should be sent to the Human Resources Office by email to hro1@eduhk.hk or
by post to the above address on or before 14 June 2019. Please quote the reference number of the
position in the application and mark “Strictly Confidential – Job Application” on the envelope.

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 may
engage in work relating to students in schools, prospective employee(s) may be requested 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.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

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