Research Assistant I (Full-time or Part-time)

The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 240.000 - 340.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Research Assistant I (Full-time or Part-time). The appointee will conduct child assessments under the supervision of the research team and educational psychologists for a large-scale project on early childhood development in Hong Kong.

We seek candidates with a Bachelor's degree (preferably in psychology or related fields), fluent Cantonese, and strong interpersonal skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or higher in psychology, early childhood education, or related social science/education fields.
• High proficiency in written and spoken Chinese with native-level Cantonese required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience with preschool children or exposure to child/psychological assessments is a plus.
• Must pass a mandatory 3-day training program before employment.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct child assessments under supervision of the research team and educational psychologists.
• Participate in a large-scale child development research project.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Chinese proficiency

Cantonese fluency

Teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's degree or higher (psychology / education / social sciences)

Descripción del empleo

Research Assistant I (Full-time or Part-time)

About the role

The appointees will be responsible for conducting child assessments under the supervision of the research team and educational psychologists for a large-scale project on early childhood development in Hong Kong. The posts would provide an excellent opportunity for those interested in educational psychology and child assessments, and who would like to gain experience working with children in school-based settings and participate in a large-scale child development research project.

Key responsibilities

Conduct child assessments under the supervision of the research team and educational psychologists

Participate in a large-scale child development research project

About you

Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably with a major in psychology, early childhood education, or other related social science and education fields

Highly proficient in written and spoken Chinese with native-level proficiency in Cantonese required

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong sense of responsibility, detailed-minded, dedicated, patient, and punctual

Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

Experience in working with preschool children and/or exposure to child or psychological assessments would be an advantage

Must successfully pass a mandatory 3-day training program before employment