"Research Assistant Professor in the Centre for Information Technology in Education within the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 533519)."

Ref.: 533519

Work type: Full-time

Department: Centre for Information Technology in Education within the Faculty of Education (10001)

Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Research Assistant Professor in the Centre for Information Technology in Education within the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 533519).

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and Responsibilities

• collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator and the project team to work with local schools, teachers, and students
• lead the multi-year data collection and analysis, supervise project team members
• develop state-of-the-art assessments
• present and publish research findings

Requirements

• a Ph.D. degree in Educational Measurement, Psychometrics, Quantitative Psychology, Statistics, or a related field
• a strong commitment to research and teaching
• a solid track record in research is essential, preferably in modern psychometrics, digital literacy, and assessment of novel constructs

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 2-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until November 30, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.