Foundation-Associate Researcher (Primary,Secondary Education)

ConnectedGroup; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 279,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedGroup in Hong Kong seeks an Associate Researcher to support positive education research in primary and secondary schools. You will develop research plans, collect data, analyze results and report findings to stakeholders, contributing to practical insights and public-facing outputs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences/ Psychology/ Education, 3–5 years of research experience, excellent English and Chinese communication, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Education, or similar.
• 3-5 years of professional research experience with data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; time management and attention to detail.
• Fluency in Chinese and English is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Developing research plans, data collection and dissemination among stakeholders.
• Collecting and inputting data, maintaining databases and creating reports.
• Providing statistical solutions and recommendations using spreadsheets, graphs or presentations.
• Conducting research and providing insights on local and overseas Positive Education trends.
• Liaising with stakeholders to gather quantitative and qualitative data in schools.
• Creating deliverables that promote public awareness and engagement.
• Supporting team members and assisting in events, seminars and workshops.

Job description

At ConnectedGroup, we are supporting a local private family foundation working in the efforts to support education initiatives, particularly around mental healthcare and positive education, in the search for an Associate Researcher.

Reporting into a Senior Researcher, the Associate Researcher will be responsible to support research projects related to positive education within primary and secondary schools. We are looking for a determined and analytical individual, with strong passion for research, data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Developing research plans, data collection and dissemination amongst different stakeholders
• Collecting and inputting data, as well as maintaining databases and creating reports
• Providing statistical solutions and recommendations, through the usage of different tools (spreadsheets, graphs, presentations, reports).
• Conducting research and providing insights on local and overseas Positive Education trends
• Liaising with different stakeholders to gather quantitative and qualitative data on positive education within schools
• Creating deliverables that promote public awareness and engagement
• Supporting team members in the delivery of projects under other teams and initiatives
• Assisting in the facilitation of events, professional development seminars, workshops, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Education, or similar
• 3-5 years of professional experience, with strong research and data analysis experience, ideally within a non-profit organization or the education sector
• Excellent written and communications skills, time management and attention to detail
• Fluency in both Chinese and English is highly desired
• Salary range HKD25,000 - HKD30,000 per month.