COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE) was founded in 2002 as a self-financed college of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). CPCE oversees the operation and development of its two educational units, namely Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) and School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED), with the aim of fostering synergy in providing quality education.
CPCE’s vision is to be a leading self-financing tertiary education institution in Hong Kong. With a mission to offer high quality tertiary education through flexible pathways, CPCE is dedicated to promoting scholarly activities which underpin teaching and learning excellence. CPCE is also committed to serving our society through collaboration and partnership with professional bodies, business, and community groups. The CPCE community is supported and empowered to develop and excel.
School of Professional Education and Executive Development
Research Assistant (Ref. 260529-01)
[Appointment period: six months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in the Research Grants Council (RGC) funded project - “Technostress and Experience Economy: The Effects of Augmented and Virtual Reality in Museums from Different Generational Cohorts”. He/She will be required to:
(a) conduct literature review, data collection and analysis;
(b) coordinate and handle procurement for the project;
(c) assist the project team in complying with the project objectives, scope, timetable, and the expected deliverables;
(d) assist in collecting, gathering, analysing and presenting data from work undertaken;
(e) provide support for survey processes, including administering surveys/interviews and maintaining survey databases
(f) assist in the planning, organisation and coordination of project related events such as workshops, talks and exhibitions, tours, etc.;
(g) prepare regular reports to the Research Project Team, and
(h) perform any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) an honours degree or an equivalent qualification, preferably in Tourism and Hospitality Management or related disciplines;
(b) proficiency in qualitative and quantitative data analysis software, knowledge of using Prolific and Qualtrics is preferred;
(c) good organisational and analytical skills;
(d) strong communication and interpersonal skills;
(e) a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese;
(f) ability to work independently and complete multiple tasks under tight timelines, and
(g) positive work attitude, self-motivation and a sense of responsibility.
For enquiries/further information, please contact Dr Elaine Chan at 3746 0710 or via email elaine.chan@cpce-polyu.edu.hk.
Conditions of Service
An attractive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 5 June 2026 until the position is filled.