Junior Research Assistant

The Department of English at The Chinese University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Junior Research Assistant to join an active research team working on projects related to English-medium Instruction (EMI) and language education.

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Applied Linguistics, Education, Linguistics, English, or a related discipline; (ii) an excellent command of written and spoken English and Cantonese; and (iii) strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience in statistical analysis (e.g. SPSS), qualitative data analysis, and the use of advanced AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT and Gemini) will be an advantage. Familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is also desirable.

The appointee will be responsible for (a) supporting the Principal Investigator in research projects related to English-medium Instruction and language education; (b) liaising with local schools and recruiting research participants; (c) conducting data collection, including classroom observations, interviews, focus groups, surveys, and other research activities in schools; (d) conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis; (e) assisting with manuscript preparation, publication, grant, and editorial work; (f) supporting project administration, event organisation, and knowledge dissemination activities; and (g) performing other duties as assigned.

Applicants should submit the following documents in the online application: (1) an up-to-date curriculum vitae; and (2) a cover letter describing their qualifications, research experience, relevant skills, and motivation for applying.

Appointment will be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible.

For enquiries, please contact Prof. Jack Pun at jackpun@cuhk.edu.hk.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online through the CUHK Careers website. For further information and online application, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.