Research Assistant II
Department of Early Childhood Education

The appointee will assist the project leader and other project members in research activities that include general project planning, liaison with elderly community centres and other organisations, participant recruitment, conducting exercise classes, data collection, and perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader and other project members. The initial appointment will be for a period of 12 months with the possibility of renewal subject to mutual agreement.

Applicants should have Level 2 or equivalent or above in 5 subjects including Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics in the HKDSE; or Grade E (Level 2) or above in 5 subjects including Chinese, English (Syllabus B) and Mathematics in HKCEE or equivalent. Applicants with a Post-secondary Degree, preferably in the areas of health, sport, physical education or a related discipline will be an advantage. He/she should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese), self-motivation, and the ability to work independently. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in supporting research and exercise training programmes.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Fringe benefits include contract-end gratuity, leave, medical and dental benefits.

Application Forms are obtainable from (a) http://www.eduhk.hk/hro/applyfor.htm; or (b) the Human Resources Office, 3/F, Cho Kwai Chee Foundation Building, The Education University of Hong Kong, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. The completed Application Form, together with full CV, should be sent to the Human Resources Office by email to hro1@eduhk.hk or by post to the above address on or before 7 February 2020. Please quote the reference number of the position in the application and mark “Strictly Confidential – Job Application" on the envelope. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised.

Further information about the University is available at http://www.eduhk.hk.

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