Centre for Child and Family Science
Project Title: Does Play Still Matter? Investigating The Roles Of Achievement Goals, Play Beliefs, And Playfulness In Promoting the Well-Being of Senior Primary Children And Their Caretakers
[Appointment Period: 12 months]
The appointee will play a key role in supporting the implementation and advancement of innovative research projects. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews; preparing research instruments, testing materials, questionnaires, and interview protocols; coordinating and carrying out data collection activities, including tests, surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observations with students, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders; and managing data processing, transcription, coding, and quantitative and qualitative analyses using appropriate statistical and analytical tools. The appointee will also assist in the preparation of research reports, journal manuscripts, conference presentations, grant applications, newsletters, educational resources, and promotional materials. In addition, the appointee will supervise and mentor part-time research assistants, student helpers, and interns, and undertake other research- and project-related duties as assigned by the Principal Investigators.
This position offers excellent opportunities for professional development and career growth. The successful candidate will work closely with researchers and gain hands-on experience in all stages of the research process, from project design and implementation to dissemination of findings. They will have opportunities to contribute to high-quality journal publications, conference presentations, grant proposals, and knowledge-transfer initiatives, while developing advanced skills in research methodology, data analytics, project management, academic writing, and stakeholder engagement. This position is particularly suitable for candidates who aspire to pursue postgraduate studies (e.g., Educational Psychology, MPhil, or PhD), build a career in academia or research, or gain a strong foundation for professional roles in education, psychology, social sciences, and related fields.
The appointee should have a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in psychology, social sciences, education, or other related disciplines, with relevant post-qualification full-time working experience or an approved qualification of equivalent standard. They should have good multi-tasking, interpersonal, and communication skills. Appointee should also have high proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese, and a mastery of statistical analysis and applications. Knowledge of language learning and experience of supporting students with diverse needs will be advantageous.
For further enquiries about the post, please contact Professor Kevin Chung at kevin@eduhk.hk.
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