Research Assistant II (Part-time)

Research Assistant II (Part-time) - (2600457)

Department of Special Education and Counselling

Project Title: Active play in public parks: A pilot randomized controlled trial of an obstacle relay programme to enhance well-being and motor skills in underprivileged young children

[Appointment Period: around 12 months]

The appointee will be involved in research projects related to children's physical activity and health. He/She will be expected to work in both outdoor field settings and the research office at Queen Mary Hospital or Hong Kong Children's Hospital. Occasional weekend work may be required. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, data collection, data entry and analysis, filing of documents, and other duties as assigned. The appointment will commence as soon as possible, with the potential for extension to a full-time role contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.

Applicants should have at least Level 2 or equivalent or above in five subjects, including Chinese Language, English Language, and Mathematics in HKDSE; or Grade E (Level 2) or above in five subjects, including Chinese, English (Syllabus B), and Mathematics in HKCEE or equivalent. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree or above in health and physical education, food and nutritional sciences, early childhood education, or a related discipline, or be final-year undergraduate students in one of these fields are preferred. They should have a good command of written and spoken Cantonese and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential. The appointee should be detail-oriented, patient, empathetic, responsible, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

For enquiries about the duties of the position, please contact Dr. Rosa Wong at [email protected].
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post. Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV on or before13 July 2026 . Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised. Since the incumbent's work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.

Further information about the University is available athttp://www.eduhk.hk.

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Primary Location

: Tai Po

Job

: Research

Organization

: Department of Special Education and Counselling

Job Posting

: Jun-15-2026

Full job description available on the employer's site.