SCHOOL OF NURSING

Research Associate (Ref. 220624005)

[Appointment period: twelve months]

Duties

The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “The effects of a tele-health program to facilitate the usage of internet of things among community-dwelling older adults: a randomized controlled trial”.  He/She will be required to:

(a) assist in preparing the protocols and manuals, and delivering the intervention protocol;

(b) perform statistical analysis;

(c) liaise with participants and community/hospital staff to facilitate the study progression and management; and

(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) have a master’s degree or a good honours degree with at least three years of research/relevant work experience;

(b) have experience in statistical analysis;

(c) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;

(d) have good interpersonal and communication skills;

(e) be able to work independently in community, university and/or hospital;

(f) be interested in working with elderly and youth; and

(g) have experience in interviewing people.

Applicants are invited to contact Dr Arkers K. C. Wong at tel no. 3400 3805, fax no. 2364 9663 or email via "Apply Now" for further information.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/research).  The closing date for application is 22 July 2022.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/guidelines_and_forms/pics_for_recruitment.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.