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

Job Description:

Full-time Research Assistant II at the Speech, Language and Reading Lab in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 534455) (to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)

The Speech, Language and Reading Lab (https://slrlab.edu.hku.hk/) at the University of Hong Kong is seeking full-time Research Assistant II who demonstrates strong interest and capacities in conducting (1) on-site psycholinguistic assessment for children with special educational needs (SEN); and (2) acoustic data analyses using statistics and computational methods.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in Speech-Language Pathology, Linguistics, Psychology, or a related discipline. They should be a Cantonese-English bilingual speaker with adequate knowledge and experience in acoustic and linguistic, psychological, and cognitive science research, involving behavioral experiments, acoustic measurements, and/or quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Experience in Python, R packages, MATLAB and Praat would be an advantage. Applicants should have a strong ability to prioritize and work under pressure; a strong sense of responsibility; excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; the ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with SEN children; and a knack for accuracy and attention to detail.

The appointee will work closely with an interdisciplinary research team comprising educational and developmental psychologists, speech-language pathologists, linguists, computer engineers and cognitive neuroscientists, with a range of research skills and capacities in clinical assessment and intervention for children with and without SEN. Specifically, the appointee will be provided with the opportunity to (1) receive hands-on systematic training on conducting behavioral intervention and neurophysiological assessment; (2) acquire experience in psycholinguistic research by performing acoustic data collection and analysis; and (3) develop research management and leadership skills by supervising and training student helpers from various disciplines.

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

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online with an up-to-date C.V. and cover letter. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 30 June 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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