Research Assistant I / II

Department of Science and Environmental Studies

Project Title: CIRCLE-GenAI: A Generative AI-Powered Platform for Collaborative Science Inquiry and Science Communication

[Appointment Period: 12 months]

The appointee will participate in a project aimed at enhancing science learning among secondary school students through an AI-integrated learning platform. The appointee will be responsible for undertake research-related duties and providing research support for a collaboration project with the project advisors and team. Responsibilities include assisting in writing research and project proposals, conducting research activities (including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis), contributing to the preparation of reports, seminars, meetings, and knowledge transfer events, aiding in the dissemination of findings in high-quality peer-reviewed journals, books/chapters, and reports; and supporting other research/evaluation duties related to the project. The appointment will be for approximately 12 months.

For the post of Research Assistant I, applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Science, or a related discipline, with an understanding of research methods and data analysis techniques.

For the post of Research Assistant II, applicants should have at least Level 2 or equivalent or above in five subjects including Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics in HKDSE; or Grade E (Level 2) or above in five subjects including Chinese, English (Syllabus B) and Mathematics in HKCEE or equivalent.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in primary/secondary education sectors in Hong Kong and mainland China, as well as experience in educational research. Working experience in assisting school-based support projects offered by tertiary institutions and teaching experience in primary/secondary schools will be advantageous. Applicants should have a strong command of both written English and Chinese, and be able to speak Putonghua and Cantonese. They should also be capable of working independently, be good team players, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, pay attention to details, and be highly self-motivated, well-organized and able to work under pressure.

For further enquiries about the post, please contact Dr Chong Yee Ling at ylchong@eduhk.hk.

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