Full-time Research Assistant I or II / Senior Research Assistant in Psychology

University of Hong Kong Hong Kong, Hong Kong

About the position

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Full-time Research Assistant I or II / Senior Research Assistant
in the Department of Psychology (Ref.: 537443)

Applications are invited for the position of Research Assistant
I or II / Senior Research Assistant in the Department of
Psychology, for the Child and School Psychology Laboratory, to
commence in November 2026, on a two-year fixed-term basis with
contract-end gratuity and totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with
the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and
funding availability.

The Role

The appointee will provide independent support to research projects
and related academic activities. Key responsibilities
include:

  • Conducting literature reviews and synthesizing research

findings

  • Developing research materials, resources, and programme

content

  • Managing research data, performing statistical analysis, and

preparing reports

  • Monitoring project progress and ensuring timelines are met
  • Supervising junior research staff (for Senior Research

Assistant level) and coordinating day-to-day project
operations

  • Assisting in the preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and

other research outputs

  • Supporting other research-related activities as needed

Requirements

Applicants should possess:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, Education,

or a related discipline.

  • For Senior Research Assistant: at least 3 years of relevant

post-qualification experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 1
year of experience, or a Ph.D. degree.

  • Demonstrable ability to independently manage research tasks and

supervise junior staff (for Senior level).

  • Excellent command of written and spoken English and

Chinese.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Familiarity with SPSS or other statistical analysis software is

preferred.

  • For Research Assistant I/II: relevant experience or skills in

research support activities.

  • For Research Assistant I/II: good knowledge of Microsoft Excel,

with English word processing speed of at least 50 w.p.m. and
Chinese at least 30 w.p.m. are preferred.

What We Offer

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

The University only accepts online applications . Applicants
should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV and detailed
academic transcripts. Review of applications will commence as soon
as possible and continue until November 15, 2026, or until
the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Advertised: Oct 22, 2026 (HK Time)

Applications close: Nov 15, 2026 (HK Time)

This listing was collected from a public source and is reproduced here for information only. Always confirm the details on the original posting before applying.
View the original posting

Similar positions