"Research Assistant (25260305)"

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS

ACADEMY OF MUSIC

The Academy of Music launched a new multi-year transformational education project to provide access to the larger community in Hong Kong. The scope of the project covers a wide range of opportunities for the under-privileged, gifted students, parents' engagement, community music, industry-higher education collaboration, and curriculum development such as the use of EdTech, art-tech, interdisciplinary learning, cross-cultural studies, and performance and pedagogical research. A key component of the project includes a new 5-6 year music programme that includes an in-school/after-school instrumental ensemble-based music training for primary school students.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research-related tasks as required by the research team;
• Organise interviews and collect data from participants;
• Assist in both qualitative and quantitative data analysis;
• Handle relevant administrative tasks; and
• Perform any other delegated duties as required.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in any disciplines, training in education/music/sports science would be an asset;
• Experience in research is desired;
• Background in statistics, data analysis, and educational research methods would be advantageous;
• Good command of spoken and written English;
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team;
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project needs; and
• Willing to learn, hardworking, responsible, and detail oriented.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of one year commencing as soon as possible. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.