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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.

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Applicants should possess a doctoral degree in Educational Measurement, Psychometrics, Quantitative Psychology, Statistics, or a related field. They should have a deep familiarity with modern test theories, and a strong statistical and computing background. The appointee should also have a high level of writing proficiency for academic purposes and for a general audience in both English and Chinese. Good organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team on a tight schedule are essential to succeed in this role. Applicants in the final stages of their PhD studies may be considered for appointment as a Senior Research Assistant.

The appointee will work closely with the Principal Investigator and the project team in the “Psychometric and Statistical Analysis for Assessing Longitudinally Students’ Growth in their Capacity for Learning in a Digital World (LDW) Across Cohorts.” He/She will take a key role in all stages of the research, including but not limited to (a) assessment development; (b) data collection, management, analysis and interpretation; (c) preparation for publications in peer reviewed journals and books; (d) working collaboratively with other project team members to liaise with schools, professional bodies and other relevant stakeholders; and (e) providing assistance in administrative and dissemination work.

To commence as soon as possible for two years.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online 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.

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Candidates should be undergraduate students of HKU. Candidates who study Chinese or English Language/ Literature as their major or minor subject or who are interested in STEAM education, digital literacy, learning design and analytics are preferred. Candidates should have excellent command of written Chinese and English, and preferably knowledge of the local education context.

To help organize project activities like workshops, transcribe interviews, collect and analyze survey data, etc. Student helpers can complete transcription at home and return the completed transcripts to the project team via email.

To commence as soon as possible until 31 August 2026.

Applicants who are interested in this part time job, please visit https://shorturl.at/KEIiO and complete the tasks below:
1. Translate part 1 into English;
2. Translate part 2 into Chinese;
3. Transcribe the soundtrack into written Chinese;
4. Write down the time taken of each task and

Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. & the completed tasks. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until October 31, 2025,  or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

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