Research Assistant

[Appointment period: 18 months]

Duties:

The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “Pathways to Recovery: Empowering Change and Growth through Family and Peer support with Motivational Interviewing”.

Key responsibilities include:

1. conducting literature review;

2. assisting in the recruitment of participants;

3. assisting in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis;

4. conducting MITI coding for fidelity control;

5. implementing and coordinate project activities, including:

   • Liaising with external stakeholders

   • Managing administrative and financial tasks

6. performing any other duties as assigned by the Project Leader or his/her delegates.

Requirements:

 Applicants should have an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma/Bachelor Degree, preferably in Psychology, Social Work or other social sciences related disciplines or a good honours degree. Experience in peer counseling is an advantage.

Applicants should also:

1. have strong interests in addiction or family counselling research;

2. have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;

3. have a strong sense of responsibility and good interpersonal skills;

4. graphic design, social media, video-editing skills and AI application knowledge will be in advantage and

5. be able to work independently

Conditions of Service:

• Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits including:

• Medical and Dental Benefits, Flexible Work Arrangements

• Birthday leave, Marriage Leave

• Education Sponsorship

• Examination Leave

• MPF Employer Voluntary Contribution

Applicants are invited to contact Dr. Nick Tse at telephone number 5720 9881 or via email at nicktse@ctihe.edu.hk for further information. 

Interested parties please submit a cover letter, together with a full resume indicating your availability, present and expected salary (insufficient information may not be considered). Please quote the Position Title that you will apply for, and send the application by email to hronline@hkct.edu.hk or by mail to the Human Resources Department, HKCT Jockey Club Ma On Shan Campus, 2 Hang Hong Street, Yiu On Estate, Ma On Shan.    

To know more about us, please visit our website www.hkct.edu.hk

The personal data provided will be treated in strict confidence and used for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not invited for an interview within 6 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful.

We are flexible-working-ready.