Temporary Research Assistant I (3-month contract) (R6977) (A&SS) (Ref: 26001QO)

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, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Arts and Social Sciences : Temporary Research Assistant I (3-month contract) (R6977) (A&SS) (Ref: 26001QO) Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee shall mainly assist the research team in a research project “Performer Agency and Systemic Coherence under AI Mediation: A Practice-Based Study with Fabricated Instruments in Spatial Audio” (R6977). The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Supporting the team in conducting literature reviews and reference research related to performer agency, AI-mediated performance systems, and spatial audio for research dissemination; Collecting and organizing data, including rehearsal audio and video recordings, reflective logs, and technical documentation for analysis; Assisting the Principal Investigator/supervisors in the preparation, coordination, and execution of research studies and artistic experiments; Participating in integration, testing, and documentation of an interactive performance system combining fabricated instruments, neural audio synthesis (RAVE, Somax2), and spatial audio (Spat); Serving as the primary performer-evaluator in structured rehearsal sessions, and assisting in the planning and organization of the public research demonstration; Preparing materials for publications, exhibitions, and other research outcome deliverables; and Undertaking other ad-hoc research and administrative activities as instructed by the Principal Investigator. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A Master’s degree or above in Music Performance, Music Technology, Sound Art, or a related discipline; Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following: live performance with Max/MSP, spatial audio, digital fabrication, or live electronic music performance systems; Strong ability and knowledge in music composition, sound design, spatial audio, or audio programming; Preferred understanding of neural audio synthesis, spatial audio technologies, and art-technology integration; Candidates who have the intention to pursue a research postgraduate degree are preferred; Proven record in academic publication, exhibition, or artistic presentation in the field of music, sound, performing arts, or media art; Experience in Max/MSP, spatial audio tools (e.g. IRCAM Spat), or other audio programming and music software; Strong organisational and planning skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, and proficiency in computer applications (MS Office, document editing, etc.); Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under tight deadlines; Professional communication skills for handling correspondence, coordination, and documentation; and Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System . https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_non_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=26001QO Closing date of application: 18 August 2026 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 by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. The University will continue to review applications until the position(s) is/are filled.