Part-time Research Assistant II (Project No. R6938) (N&HS) (Ref: 26002E6)

Hong Kong Metropolitan University; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 110,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Hong Kong Metropolitan University invites applications for a Part-time Research Assistant II (Project No. R6938) in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

The appointee will support the PI in a usability evaluation study on Gen AI-based nutrition chatbot for pregnant women. Responsibilities include assisting in participant recruitment, delivering interventions and interviews, conducting literature reviews, performing data analysis, and providing research administrative support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing, Healthcare, Social Sciences, or related.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); SPSS will be an advantage.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Strong sense of self-motivation and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in participant recruitment.
• Assisting in the delivery of interventions and the conduct of interviews.
• Conducting literature reviews on relevant topics.
• Performing qualitative and quantitative data analysis; and
• Providing general research-related administrative support.

Skills

MS Office

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

SPSS

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing/Healthcare/Social Sciences or related

Tools

SPSS

Job description

Part-time Research Assistant II (Project No. R6938) (N&HS) (Ref: 26002E6)

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 Sciences:

Part-time Research Assistant II (Project No. R6938) (N&HS) (Ref: 26002E6)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in the research project “Usability Evaluation of Gen AI-based Nutrition Chatbot for Pregnant Women: A pilot quasi-experimental study”. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in participant recruitment;
• Assisting in the delivery of interventions and the conduct of interviews;
• Conducting literature reviews on relevant topics;
• Performing qualitative and quantitative data analysis; and
• Providing general research-related administrative support.

He/she will be scheduled to work up to 68 hours per 4 consecutive weeks.

Candidates

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• A recognized Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Nursing, Healthcare, Social Sciences, or a related discipline;
• proficient in MS Office Words, Excel, and PowerPoint; proficient in SPSS will be an advantage;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; and
• Strong sense of self-motivation and responsibility, able to work independently.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

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

Closing date of application: 10 Nov 2026

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