Research Assistant

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor's degree or above in Nursing, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Communication, or a related discipline; (ii) at least one year's post-qualification experience in research support, project coordination, knowledge transfer, or evaluation, preferably in health or mental health; (iii) the ability to work independently and collaboratively and to handle confidential information with discretion; (iv) a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese); and (v) proficiency in MS Office and basic data handling. Experience drafting impact or knowledge-exchange narratives, or familiarity with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, caregiver mental health, or digital health, is preferred.

The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in building an impact case on nurse-led Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and related digital mental health work. Duties include (a) mapping the pathway from research to practice, training, service, and policy change; (b) collating and cataloguing corroborating evidence with source, date, and permission status; (c) drafting partner correspondence, testimonial requests, and short evidence briefs for the Principal Investigator's approval; and (d) supporting document control and progress reporting. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Applicants must submit the following documents in the online application: (1) an up-to-date curriculum vitae; and (2) academic certificates and relevant supporting documents demonstrating that they meet the academic qualifications and language requirements specified above, otherwise their applications will not be considered.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

For further details related to the Principal Investigator's research team, please visit the website (www.actuwise.org).

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.