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SeniorityEntry
DepartmentSchool of Nursing and Health Sciences
Company size12+ people
First seenNov 7, 2026 · 9h ago
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Master’s degree or above in Nursing, Social Sciences, Psychology, Statistics or other healthcare-related disciplines
Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese
Good interpersonal and organizational skills
Be responsible and highly motivated
Able to work independently and in a team
Bachelor’s degree or above in Nursing, Social Sciences, Psychology, Statistics or other healthcare-related disciplines, preferably with experience in counselling
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental
Life insurance
PTO
About the company
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.
About the role
We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences:
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator, Prof. Agnes Lai, in coordinating ongoing research projects related to lifestyle modification and disease self-management in hospital and community settings. He/She will assist with participant recruitment, instrument development and delivery, and perform other administrative duties as assigned.
The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:
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recruiting participants and collecting data;
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assisting in conducting intervention and in-depth interviews;
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performing quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis;
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drafting final report and dissemination report; and
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providing other research-related assistance.
Candidates
Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:
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a Master’s degree or above in Nursing, Social Sciences, Psychology, Statistics or other healthcare-related disciplines (for Research Assistant I);
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a Bachelor’s degree or above in Nursing, Social Sciences, Psychology, Statistics or other healthcare-related disciplines, preferably with experience in counselling (for Research Assistant II);
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good command of written and spoken English and Chinese;
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good interpersonal and organizational skills;
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be responsible and highly motivated; and
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able to work independently and in a team.
Terms and Conditions for Appointment
An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.
To Apply
Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.
Legal
The 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. The University will continue to review applications until the position(s) is/are filled.