Full-time Research Assistant II 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 prominent educational institution in Malaysia seeks a Full-time Research Assistant II to assist in educational research. The role involves working with children and analyzing data, requiring a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong writing skills in both Chinese and English. The competitive salary and benefits package enhances the attractive offer for qualified applicants.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in quantitative research.
• Experience with academic thesis writing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operational and research-related activities.
• Collect data with kindergarten children, parents, and teachers.
• Manage and analyze quantitative data.

Skills

High proficiency in Chinese writing

High proficiency in English writing

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Strong statistics skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Social Sciences, or Education

Job description

Full‑time Research Assistant II in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 533234)

Start date: As soon as possible for a one‑year contract, with possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operational and research‑related activities including searching and reviewing research articles.
• Collect data with kindergarten children, their parents, and teachers.
• Manage and analyze quantitative data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Social Sciences, or Education.
• Experience in quantitative research.
• High proficiency in Chinese and English writing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with academic thesis writing is desirable.
• Strong statistics and data analysis skills are preferred.

Benefits

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus annual leave and medical benefits.

Application Process

The University only accepts online applications. Upload an up‑to‑date CV. Applications will be reviewed as soon as possible until 31 October 2025 or until the post is filled, whichever comes first.

Equal Opportunities

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