Temporary Research Associate / Assistant I/ii / Technical Assistant (project No.: R6892) (b&a) [...]

Temporary Research Associate / Assistant I/II / Technical Assistant (Project No.: R6892) (B&A) - (25002 LU)
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Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, providing students with quality professional education and clear career paths. As Hong Kong’s first University of Applied Sciences (UAS), we play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.
HKMU is a faculty‑driven, student‑centred institution committed to innovative teaching, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach. Our strategic research areas include digital humanities, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. Through our expansion into the Greater Bay Area (GBA), we cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan region.
A research project entitled “Developing Ethnic Minority‑based Tourism: A Networked Social Capital Perspective of the Thai Community in Hong Kong” aims to explore how community‑based tourism fosters social inclusion among ethnic minority groups in a metropolitan city. The project employs a qualitative ethnographic approach to investigate the lived experiences of the Thai community in Hong Kong, examining social interactions, negotiations, and tensions among diverse stakeholders.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct community fieldwork and record observational notes.
Recruit and build rapport with research participants and stakeholders.
Coordinate and conduct in‑depth interviews.
Perform data organisation, transcription, coding, and analysis.
Report and discuss research progress on a weekly basis.
Provide administrative assistance to the Principal Investigator.
Candidates
A bachelor’s degree, preferably a higher degree, in tourism management, sociology, anthropology, social work, cultural studies, or a related discipline.
A minimum of 1 year of community work or research experience.
Professional command of spoken and written English and Thai.
Detail‑oriented, hardworking, organised, responsible, self‑motivated, and able to meet tight deadlines and work independently.
Applicants with less relevant experience may be considered for appointment as a Technical Assistant.
Terms and Conditions for Appointment
Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary full‑time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with statutory provisions.
To Apply
Interested candidates may submit their applications via the University’s e Recruitment System.
The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted within eight weeks from the closing date, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 12/Dec/2025 11:59:00 PM
Job: Temporary/Part‑time R&D