Ref.: 531508
Work type: Full-time
Department: Faculty of Education (10000)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Full-time Senior Research Assistant (holding the functional title of Project Manager) in the Faculty of Education (to commence as soon as possible on a 2-year fixed term basis) (Ref.: 531508).

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above preferably in education field, with at least 3 years’ extensive experience in educational research and large-scale studies including project management and coordination, tracking of deliverables, financial reporting, report writing and research. They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; good administrative and organisational skills; and the ability to work independently.

The appointee will mainly work for the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025 in Hong Kong. He/She will provide assistance to the National Project Manager in coordinating and implementing all task of PISA duties including sampling, training, analysis, verifying the quality of the data, liaison with OECD, Government Representative, schools and staff of the whole Project Team, etc. The appointee may perform other duties as assigned.

Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Professor Wai Ip Lam (jwilam@hku.hk).

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online with an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until 10 April 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency