Part-time Research Associate

Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Updated: 2 days ago
Deadline: 20 Apr 2026

School of Design


Part-time Research Associate

(Ref. 260413005)

[Appointment period: two months]

Duties

The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project – “Enhancing mental wellness of the elderly by mind-friendly estate model”.  He/She will be required to:

(a)    assist the project leader and senior researchers in managing and curating the programmes with non-governmental organisations (NGO) and residential communities of Hong Kong;

(b)    develop and coordinate the assigned community-based participatory design research tasks including but not limited to site observations, user engagement, interviews, creative prototyping/user tests, workshops and exhibitions;

(c)    develop, record and analyse the processes of engagement, visualisation, documentation and promotion of project materials and findings; and

(d)    perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a)    a master’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, Humanities or an equivalent qualification;

(b)    experience in both research and administration in field-based studies particularly within the local community of older adults;

(c)    knowledge of the major industry-standard design software and Microsoft Office including Excel;

(d)    an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Cantonese, for editing and report writing;

(e)    strong competencies in community engagement; and

(f)    good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Preference will be given to those with prior experience in working with older adults living in public housing.

Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Brian Lee at telephone no. 3400 8270 or via email at brian.yh.lee@polyu.edu.hk for further information. 

Conditions of Service

The remuneration rate is HK$181 per hour.


Consideration of applications will commence on 20 April 2026 until the position is filled.


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Posting date: 13 April 2026

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