Research Assistant in Department of Linguistics and Translation

City University of Hong Kong
刊登於 2025-05-15

九龍城
0年工作經驗
牙科保險 / 醫療保險

職位描述

Research Assistant in Department of Linguistics and Translation (Appointment for 3 months with possibility of extension) [Ref. T/060/25]Project

Generative Grammar and Language Teaching: A Case Study of Cantonese Noun Phrase Acquisition by Mainland Tertiary Students in Hong Kong

Duties

The appointee will assist with disseminating research findings from a project that explores second language learning and teaching issues from a generative perspective, as funded by the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR), and report directly to the Principal Investigator. Main duties include:

  1. Graphic design: Design pictures for experimental purposes;

  2. Brochure design: Design a brochure disseminating the research findings;

  3. Website creation: Create a website that disseminates the research findings;

  4. Research summary: Assist in the collection and summary of research findings;

  5. Workshop organisation: Assist in the organisation of a research workshop; and

  6. Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

  1. A Master’s degree in Creative Media/Multimedia Technology/Communication Studies or related disciplines;

  2. Solid knowledge about multimedia creation and graphic design tools (e.g. Canva, Photoshop, etc.);

  3. Excellent English summary skills, including the ability to translate scientific findings into accessible and public-oriented texts;

  4. Strong communication skills; and

  5. Basic knowledge in linguistics will be an advantage.

The successful candidate is expected to commence duty on or before 1 September 2025 tentatively, subject to the appointee’s circumstances.

(For enquiries, please contact Professor Jackie LAI via email at ‘jyk.lai@cityu.edu.hk’.)

Salary and Conditions of Service

Salary offered will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental consultations at the campus clinic.

Information and Application

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311].

To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk. Applications will receive full consideration until the position is filled and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.

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工作種類
工作地區 九龍城
待遇 牙科保險 / 醫療保險
教育程度
學士
技能 溝通能力 / 組織能力
受僱形式 全職
行業 教育 / 培訓

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