Research Assistant (External Fund)

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor's degree or above in Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Nursing, Social Sciences, or a related discipline; (ii) at least two years' full-time work experience in mental health research, intervention development or implementation, or research project coordination; (iii) experience in developing, implementing, or evaluating psychosocial interventions, preferably involving Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or individuals with early psychosis; and (iv) a strong interest in ACT and its application to mental health research and practice. Experience in mental health research, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, is an advantage. Familiarity with digital health interventions or artificial intelligence (AI)-supported applications would be an additional asset.

Duties include (a) co-leading a research project examining ACT for individuals with early psychosis; (b) co-leading other ACT-based projects, including those incorporating digital health technologies or AI-supported approaches; (c) supporting participant screening, recruitment, and informed consent; (d) administering questionnaires and coordinating study assessments; (e) supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of ACT-based interventions; (f) coordinating day-to-day research activities and liaising with clinical and community partners; (g) managing and quality-checking research data; (h) preparing progress reports, manuscripts, and research documents; and (i) performing other research and logistical duties as assigned. Irregular hours or weekend work may occasionally be required. Learning opportunities in ACT, early psychosis research, and the integration of ACT with digital health and AI-supported approaches will be provided.

Applicants must submit the following documents in the online application: (1) an up-to-date curriculum vitae; and (2) academic certificates demonstrating that they meet the academic qualifications 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.