Full-time Senior Research Assistant 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 educational institution in Penang is seeking a Senior Research Assistant. The role involves project management and in-house research activities, participant recruitment, and supporting teacher professional development. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in Education or related discipline and have two years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits. Applications are due by December 31, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Qualifications

• At least two years’ post-qualification experience in Education or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager overseeing research activities.
• Assist with participant recruitment and school visits.
• Conduct literature reviews and classroom observations.
• Administer questionnaires and conduct teacher interviews.
• Prepare progress and financial reports.

Education

Master's degree in Education or related discipline

Job description

Full-time Senior Research Assistant in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 533936)

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree with at least two years’ post‑qualification experience in Education or a related discipline. She/he will serve as a project manager, who will be in charge of project management and assisting with in‑house research related activities, including participant recruitment, school visits, teacher professional development needs analysis, conduct research – related activities such as literature reviews, classroom observations, questionnaire administering, teacher interviews, data analysis, and report writings.

The appointee will also assist the Project Investigator in coordinating and preparing materials for research seminars/workshops, monitoring the deliverable timeline of the project, preparing progress and financial reports, and providing administrative support and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Project manager in charge of project management and in‑house research activities, including participant recruitment, school visits, teacher professional development needs analysis, literature reviews, classroom observations, questionnaire administering, teacher interviews, data analysis, and report writing.
• Assist Project Investigator in coordinating and preparing materials for research seminars/workshops.
• Monitor deliverable timeline of the project.
• Prepare progress and financial reports.
• Provide administrative support and perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

Application Process

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up‑to‑date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 31 December 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Advertised

Dec 15, 2025 (HK Time)

Applications close

Dec 31, 2025 (HK Time)