Temporary Research Assistant II (N&HS) (Project No.R6A13 & R6905) (Ref: 2600274)

Hong Kong Metropolitan University; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Metropolitan University invites applications for a Temporary Research Assistant II (NHS) to support PI-driven projects in mental health research. The role encompasses coordinating studies, literature reviews, participant recruitment, and assisting with interventions.

Strong data management and documentation skills are essential. The appointee will contribute to data collection, analysis, and reporting, while working within a collaborative research team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Psychology, Nursing, Public Health, or related field.
• Minimum one year of research or work experience.
• Experience coordinating studies, recruitment, or RCTs is preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Cantonese).
• Familiarity with SPSS, Qualtrics and Google Classroom is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support research projects under the Principal Investigator.
• Conduct literature reviews on relevant topics.
• Recruit, screen, and coordinate research participants.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of research interventions.
• Collect and coordinate data and follow-up assessments.
• Manage research data and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with data analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative).
• Prepare research reports, presentations, and other project materials.
• Provide additional research-related administrative support as required.

Skills

English & Cantonese proficiency

Communication skills

Organisational & coordination skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Psychology, Nursing, Public Health, Social Sciences, or related health field

Tools

SPSS

Qualtrics

Google Classroom

Job description

Temporary Research Assistant II (N&HS) (Project No.R6A13 & R6905) (Ref: 2600274)

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: Temporary Research Assistant II (N&HS) (Project No.R6A13 & R6905) (Ref: 2600274)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in coordinating research projects:

• An integrated online program using psychoeducation and expressive writing for people with probable post-traumatic stress disorder and coexisting dissociative symptoms: a pilot randomised controlled trial (R6A13)


• Healing through letters and lenses: A pilot randomised controlled trial on improving symptoms of complex post-traumatic stress disorder with Structured Writing and Photovoice (SWAP)(R6905)

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• assisting the Principal Investigator in coordinating and implementing the research projects;


• conducting literature reviews on relevant topics;


• recruiting, screening, and coordinating research participants;


• assisting with the preparation and delivery of research interventions;


• conducting and coordinating data collection and follow-up assessments;


• managing research data and maintaining accurate study records;


• performing quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis;


• assisting with the preparation of research reports, presentations, and other project-related materials; and


• providing other research-related and administrative support as required.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• a bachelor’s degree or above in Psychology, Nursing, Public Health, Social Sciences, or another health-related discipline;


• at least one year of relevant research or work experience;


• experience in conducting and/or coordinating research studies, preferably involving participant recruitment, intervention studies, or randomised controlled trials;


• a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Cantonese;


• proficiency in common computer applications and research-related software; experience with SPSS, Qualtrics, and Google Classroom would be an advantage;


• good organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills;


• a responsible, detail-oriented, and self-motivated attitude; and


• the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract for up to 11 months. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

Closing date of application: 23 Oct 2026

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