Full-time Research Assistant II at the Speech, Language and Reading Lab in the Faculty of Education

Teacher of Arts (High school) Philosophy of the Arts (HKU); George Town; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Malaysia is seeking a Full‑time Research Assistant II to join the Speech, Language and Reading Lab. The role involves conducting assessments for children with special educational needs, analyzing data, and assisting with interventions. Candidates should be bilingual in Cantonese and English and possess a relevant bachelor's degree. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Experience in data analysis and acoustic measurements preferred.
• Must work well with children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for children with special educational needs.
• Analyze acoustic data using statistical methods.
• Assist in behavioral interventions and assessments.

Skills

Bilingual in Cantonese and English

Research management and leadership skills

Prioritization and organizational skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology, Linguistics, Psychology, or related

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Praat

Job description

Full‑time Research Assistant II – Speech, Language and Reading Lab (Ref. 533527)

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Full‑time Research Assistant II to join the Speech, Language and Reading Lab (SLRLab) in the Faculty of Education. The position is for one year, commencing as soon as possible, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on‑site psycholinguistic assessment for children with special educational needs (SEN).
• Acquire and analyze acoustic data using statistical and computational methods.
• Assist with behavioural intervention and neuro‑physiological assessment under the guidance of an interdisciplinary research team.
• Supervise and train student helpers from various disciplines, developing research management and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Speech‑Language Pathology, Linguistics, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Cantonese‑English bilingual speaker with adequate knowledge and experience in acoustic and linguistic, psychological, and cognitive science research.
• Experience in acoustic measurements, behavioural experiments and data analysis, including Python, R, MATLAB and Praat (advantage).
• Strong prioritization, organisational, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with SEN children; attention to detail and sense of responsibility.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Annual leave and medical benefits.

Application Process

The University only accepts online applications. Submit an up‑to‑date C.V. and cover letter via the online portal. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 30 November 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Equal Opportunity

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.