Temporary Research Associate/ Assistant I/II /Technical Assistant (B&A)(26001V9)

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. Hong Kong’s vibrant food scene is a cornerstone of its tourism appeal, yet the way visitors perceive and experience "authentic local food" is a complex and evolving journey. The research project entitled “The Authenticity Paradox: The Hong Kong’s Local Food Experiences” Project no. (R6A10) aims to systematically map this perceptual journey, from the expectations tourists hold before they arrive, to their sensory experiences on the ground, and their final reflections. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration : Temporary Research Associate / Assistant I/II / Technical Assistant (Project no: R6A10) (B&A) (Ref.: 26001V9) Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Assisting in research participant recruitment; Conducting on-site fieldwork at designated locations; Acting as a point of contact for respondents, explaining the research objectives, obtaining informed consent, and ensuring high-quality data collection; Performing rigorous data cleaning to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the collected data; Providing support with data entry and analysis using SPSS software; Providing assistance in a broad range of administrative duties, including preparation of project notes and reports; and Conducting other ad-hoc research activities as instructed by the Principal Investigator. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A bachelor’s degree, preferably a higher degree, in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Social Sciences, Marketing, Statistics, Psychology, or a related field; Prior experience in conducting survey-based research, fieldwork, and quantitative data analysis is essential. Experience in a university research setting is an advantage; Proficiency in using statistical software such as SPSS and ability to perform descriptive statistics, factor analysis, and cluster analysis; Excellent command of spoken and written English; and Detailed-oriented, hardworking, organized, responsible, self-motivated, and able to meet tight deadlines and work independently. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary part-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=26001V9 Closing date of application: 31 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.