Job: Temporary/Part-time R&D

School/Unit: School of Arts and Social Sciences

Closing Date: 10/Jul/2026, 11:59:00 PM

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee(s) will assist the Principal Investigator in the research project “Chinese Anthropocene Science Fiction as a Contact Zone” (Project No. R6678). The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: 

• Supporting various research activities, including library searches, text and material acquisition, identifying key examples, data collection, and categorization
• Preparing presentation materials for conferences;
• Disseminating research findings through academic publications; and
• Performing other tasks related to the project.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: 

• A good recognized master or above, preferably in the field of modern or contemporary Chinese literature, comparative literature, cultural studies, or a related discipline;
• Competent at computer skills and software (e.g. MS Office using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Databases);
• Self-motivated and meticulous, and be able to meet deadlines and work independently; and
• An excellent command of English and Chinese.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract starting from August 2026 to November 2026. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. Please contact Dr Yu Xuying by e-mail to xyu@hkmu.edu.hk for enquiries about the post.

The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Job: Temporary/Part-time R&D

School/Unit: School of Arts and Social Sciences

Closing Date: 10/Jul/2026, 11:59:00 PM

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee(s) will assist the Principal Investigator in the research project “Chinese Anthropocene Science Fiction as a Contact Zone” (Project No. R6678). The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: 

• Supporting various research activities, including library searches, text and material acquisition, identifying key examples, data collection, and categorization
• Preparing presentation materials for conferences;
• Disseminating research findings through academic publications; and
• Performing other tasks related to the project.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: 

• A good recognized master or above, preferably in the field of modern or contemporary Chinese literature, comparative literature, cultural studies, or a related discipline;
• Competent at computer skills and software (e.g. MS Office using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Databases);
• Self-motivated and meticulous, and be able to meet deadlines and work independently; and
• An excellent command of English and Chinese.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract starting from August 2026 to November 2026. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. Please contact Dr Yu Xuying by e-mail to xyu@hkmu.edu.hk for enquiries about the post.

The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.