Lingnan University Graduate Programme jobs

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Part-time Research Officer / Assistant Research Officer
School of Graduate Studies
(Post Ref.: 26/104)

The appointee will be involved in a research project lead by Professor Eric TH CHAN, Assistant Professor in the School of Graduate Studies (https://scholars.ln.edu.hk/en/persons/tak-hin-eric-chan). The research project aimed at understanding how older adults in Hong Kong experience their neighbourhood surroundings through their senses, focusing on their sensory perceptions of the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature review
• Help in arranging interviews with older adults living in Hong Kong
• Support in conducting interviews
• Perform qualitative data analyses
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Requirements

• Preferred to hold a Bachelor’s degree or above in Geography, Urban Studies, Social Policy, Sociology, Psychology or related disciplines
• Strong skills in qualitative research analysis tools such as NVivo
• Good analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills
• A good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese
• The ability to work independently
• Previous experience in undertaking qualitative research is highly preferred

Candidates with less/more experience will also be considered for appointment at a relevant rank.

Enquiries shall be directed to the Principal Investigator of the Project, Professor Eric TH Chan (ericchan3@ln.edu.hk).

Salary and Fringe Benefits
Commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointee is expected to meet the Project Investigator regularly to report the progress.

Application Procedure (online application only)
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We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.