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SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

The School of Continuing Education, one of the seven Faculties/Schools of the University and a major provider of continuing and professional education in Hong Kong, offers a wide range of full-time and part-time programmes at the post-secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate levels for young learners and working adults. It also offers in-house training and short courses to meet the community needs and market demands. Operated on a self-financed basis, the School and its College of International Education currently employ about 400 full-time staff and 550 part-time instructors. The School is inviting applications for the following position:

Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant (Ref. No.: 25260429)

The project is seeking an appointee to provide analysis and administrative support for research activities related to language problems in the Chinese writings of secondary school students, as well as to design corresponding online e-learning materials for self-learning. Major duties include conducting literature reviews, performing Chinese grammar analysis of student scripts, carrying out quantitative and qualitative data analysis, coordinating with internal and external parties (especially web designer and developer), conducting field surveys, coordinating with student helpers, and other related tasks. The appointee will also be required to perform any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chinese language, Chinese linguistic or related disciplines;
• At least 3 years of post-qualification research experience OR Master’s degree in Chinese language, Chinese linguistic or related disciplines;
• Preferably 2-3 years of relevant experience in research or editorial work in publishing company;
• An organized, efficient, highly motivated team player with positive working attitude, good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong data interpretation and reporting skills, with demonstrated accuracy and meticulous attention to detail;
• High proficiency in Chinese language (esp. modern Chinese grammar);
• Proficiency in computer applications (e.g. MS Office, Chinese and English Word Processing) and good knowledge in compilation of statistical data; preferably with experience in data analysis (e.g. SPSS, AMOS, MPlus);
• Knowledge and experience in project coordination, social media platforms and analytic technique.

Candidates with less experience will be considered for the post of Research Assistant.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

The appointee will be required to work on the Shatin Shek Mun Campus.

Appointments will be offered on a fixed-term contract of ten months.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of applications may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The School reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions then applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

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