At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and conduct qualitative research, analyse data, and draft insightful reports.
- Company: The University of Hong Kong, a leading institution in social sciences.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, competitive pay, and a chance to work on impactful research.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and development in a supportive academic environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful social research projects.
- Qualifications: Master's or Bachelor's degree in social sciences with relevant research experience.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Applications are invited for the position of Part-time Senior Research Assistant (several posts) at the Social Sciences Research Centre (SSRC) within the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Research Design: Collaborate on the design of qualitative research studies, including drafting interview guides, focus group protocols, and screening questionnaires.
- Data Collection: Conduct one-on-one personal in-depth interviews and moderate focus groups, while assisting with participant recruitment and study logistics.
- Data Analysis: Manage, code, and rigorously analyse qualitative data (transcripts, field notes) using relevant software.
- Reporting & Synthesis: Draft high-quality reports and presentations that translate complex qualitative data into actionable insights. Partner with the quantitative team to combine research results and deliver comprehensive, mixed-methods insights.
- Project Support: Conduct literature reviews and ensure all data collection complies with research ethics and Institutional Review Board standards. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education: Master's degree or higher with at least 1 year's experience or a Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years' experience, preferably in a social science discipline (e.g., Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Public Policy, or related).
- Qualitative Experience: Proven track record of independently designing, implementing, and analysing qualitative research, specifically using in-depth interviews and focus groups.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in at least one major qualitative data analysis software package (e.g., NVivo, ATLAS.ti, MAXQDA, Dedoose).
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to synthesize large volumes of unstructured data, identify patterns, and extract meaningful themes.
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills to build rapport with diverse participants, combined with excellent writing skills for drafting professional reports.
- Work Style: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple project phases both independently and collaboratively.
What We Offer
The appointment will be made on a temporary hourly-paid basis for 1 year, to commence as soon as possible with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding availability. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.
Advertised: Jul 30, 2026 (HK Time) Applications close: Aug 31, 2026 (HK Time)
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