Research Assistant I

Research Assistant I – (2600007)

Department of Special Education and Counselling

Project Title: Unlocking the Relationship between Creative Self-efficacy and Performance: The Roles of Motivation, Contextual Support, and their Interplay with Psychological Capital

[Appointment Period: 10 months]

The appointee will be responsible for conducting literature review, preparing research materials, and data analysis; supporting data collection activities; assisting in the coordination and administrative work of research projects; and performing any other duties as assigned. The initial appointment will be made for a period of 10 months with the possibility of renewal subject to mutual agreement.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or a related discipline, preferably with relevant post-qualification full-time working experience, or an approved qualification of equivalent standard. Applicants should have good project management skills and organization skills; effective interpersonal and communication skills; and be self-initiative. They should also have high proficiency in both written and spoken Chinese and English and literacy in computer applications (e.g. MS office, Chinese wording processing).
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Fringe benefits include contract-end gratuity, leave, medical and dental benefits.

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 before27 January 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 at*http://www.eduhk.hk*.

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Primary Location

: Tai Po

Job

: Research

Organization

: Department of Special Education and Counselling

Job Posting

: Jan-13-2026