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 Studies:

Part-time Technical Assistant(s) (R6595/R6530) (N&HS) (Ref: 24001TR)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will assist research team in the area of Personalized Care. The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Assisting in participants’ recruitment;
• Assisting in conducting clinical assessments;
• Conducting literature review on relevant topics;
• Performing data analysis for research projects; and
• Providing research-related assistance.

He/she will be normally assigned to work not more than 17 hours per week. 

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: 

• At least 5 subjects with Level 2 in HKDSE or equivalent, including English & Chinese languages and Mathematics;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese;
• Proficient in MS Office Words, Excel, and PowerPoint; proficient in Microsoft Access and SPSS/Stata will be an advantage;
• Strong sense of self-motivation and responsibility, able to work independently; and
• Experience in handling biological specimens or working with human subjects for research studies will be an asset.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.  

To Apply

Candidates 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=24001TR

Closing date of application: 30 August 2024

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