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Part-time Research Assistant I / II

Department of Design and Architecture

Ref No.: DDA/PT_RAI_II/10/26

Major Duties:

The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in a variety of research duties on the UGC-funded project, including but not limited to literature and systematic reviews, research instrument and interview design, data collection, data analysis using artificial intelligence (AI) and big data methodologies, and report writing in English for the Research Office and the UGC, including the preparation of text and graphical materials.

Requirements:

For the post of Part-time Research Assistant I, applicants should possess a Master’s degree in Fashion Design, Management, Business, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Consumer Behaviour, or a related discipline, or a recognised degree in a relevant discipline with relevant work experience.

For the post of Part-time Research Assistant II, applicants should possess a recognised sub-degree in Fashion Design, Management, Business, Statistic, Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Consumer Behaviour, or a related discipline; or equivalent qualification.

They should also:

  • Have an excellent command of spoken and written English;
  • Be proficient in research software, including but not limited to SPSS, EViews and EndNote; and
  • be a fast learner, able to work independently with a strong sense of responsibility, and attention to detail.

Notes:

(1) The appointee may be required to perform duties at different locations, including outside Hong Kong, and to work irregular hours, including weekends, as necessary.
(2) The remuneration package will be competitive and commensurate with the appointee’s qualifications and experience.
(3) The appointee will mainly work at the Chai Wan Campus.


Application Procedures:

A completed application form [THEi-HR-601 (Dec 2025)], together with a full curriculum vitae (CV), should be sent to evechan@thei.edu.hk. 

Applicants should take note of the following:
(1) The completed application form and a detailed CV should be combined into one PDF file with a file size below 10MB.
(2) The file should be saved with the applicant’s name as “surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Siu-lam.pdf”.
(3) For the email subject, please cite “Application for Part-time Research Assistant I/II, DDA (Ref No.: DDA/PT_RAI_II/10/26)”.

Closing date for applications: 30 October 2026

The Institute reserves the right not to fill the post.  Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.  Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after completion of the recruitment exercise.