Assistant Project Officer (at the rank of Research Assistant II) in the School of English

Job Description:

Assistant Project Officer (at the rank of Research Assistant II) in the School of English (Ref.: 536120) (to commence as soon as possible on a nine-month basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability)

Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to assist with the administration and research matters of the Research and Impact Initiative on Communication in Healthcare (RIICH), directed by Professor Olga Zayts. They will work closely with local and multinational businesses, university administrative and teaching departments, and local nongovernmental organizations; help recruit research participants and promote the project; conduct data collection, data search, literature search and translation (from Chinese to English); create publicity materials (e.g., infographics, posters, videos) to help promote research initiatives; manage the Research Group’s website and social media channels; organize public lectures, academic conferences and symposiums; and perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in English Language and Linguistics, Language and Communication, Linguistics or a related discipline with at least a Graduation GPA of 3.3/4.3 (i.e. a high 2:1) from a reputable university. They should preferably be a Cantonese-English or Mandarin-English bilingual speaker. Applicants should have excellent analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team under pressure. They should demonstrate the ability to collaborate and establish rapport with internal and external stakeholders. Preference will be given to candidates with experience assisting in externally funded research projects.

Enquiries

To learn more about Professor Olga Zayts and her research projects, please visit the following websites:
https://www.olgazayts.com
https://www.hkuriich.org/

Enquiries about the duties of the post can be directed to the Office of the Director of the HKU Research and Impact Initiative on Communication in Healthcare ([email protected]).

How to Apply

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload the following documents*:

1. a cover letter,
2. an up-to-date C.V.,
3. academic transcript(s),
4. an academic essay (please note that creative writing pieces will not be accepted)

*Please note that we will not be able to process your application unless we receive all the aforementioned documents.

Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity.

The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons of all genders to apply.