Monthly Salary Range: HK$20,130 – HK$42,150

Duties:  The appointee will oversee and manage various research activities of the Research Team.  He/she will provide administrative support of institutional surveys and market research projects; manage the progress of survey fieldwork in every phase from data sampling to report writing; assist in formulating market research studies; oversee and manage project procedures and timeline for completion; and edit report of findings and/or literature summary reports.  He/she will also supervise research assistants in conducting surveys and report writing, and provide any other research related administrative support in the team.

Requirements:  Candidates should have a Master degree with 5 years’ relevant working experience, and preferably with 2 years’ experience at supervisory level, in tertiary institutions or in the field of social science/education.  Requirements include a broad knowledge base, sound project management skills, educational research skills, high numerical proficiency, data analysis skills, good interpersonal skills, good computer proficiency, and excellent command of English in report writing.  The appointee should be able to work under pressure and outside normal office hours. 

Terms of Appointment:  Salary placement will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The contract will normally be for 2 years with the possibility of renewal subject to review.  A contract-end gratuity (taxable) will be payable upon satisfactory completion of the contract.  Medical and dental benefits, annual leave and the use of sports and library facilities will be provided where applicable.  The School provides excellent staff development opportunities.

Applications:  Please send your application quoting the reference number to the Human Resources Team, HKU SPACE, 7/F., T. T. Tsui Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.  You may apply online or download an application form from http://hkuspace.hku.hk/jobs.  The application form can also be obtained by fax (852) 2540 3271.

Closing Date for Applications:    14 April 2017

The information provided in an application will only be used for the purpose of consideration for appointment by HKU SPACE.  Applicants not contacted within eight weeks from the closing date may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.  Unsuccessful applications will be kept for a maximum period of 6 months.

HKU SPACE, which is the extension arm of The University of Hong Kong and a leading provider of continuing and professional education, offers both award-bearing programmes and non-award bearing courses.  More information about HKU SPACE is available at http://hkuspace.hku.hk.