Student Research Assistant
The University of Hong Kong
Apply now Ref.: 526685
Work type: Fractional / Part-time, Full-time, Hourly-paid
Department: Centre on Contemporary China and the World (47700)
Categories: Research Staff, Executive / Technical / Support, General
Support Staff
Hong Kong
Student Research Assistant in the Centre on Contemporary China and the World
(Ref.: 526685)
We now invite applications for the captioned post.
Duties and Responsibilities
The appointees will have an ample opportunity to work under the supervision
and guidance of scholars within the Centre on the professional policy research
on China's politics, society and foreign policy, including:
collect and analyse data
compile bibliographies and chronologies
write briefing memos and draft summary reports, abstracts, and analyses of
books and articles
prepare notes on meetings and conferences
create and maintain spreadsheets and databases
copy-edit scholars' articles, monographs, papers, and books for clarity of
language, accuracy, grammar and spelling
create, update and confirm footnotes, provide fact-checking, editing, and
proofreading
assist scholars in drafting remarks, articles, and presentations,
including the development and formatting of PowerPoint presentations
provide proactive support on event organization, scheduling, logistics,
and administrative tasks for the day-to-day operation of the Centre and
for certain Centre events
Requirements
undergraduate or graduate students in political science, international
affairs, economics, or related disciplines
a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including
Mandarin)
a good understanding of Chinese politics, economy, society, China-US
relations, and broader international affairs
good writing and editing skills for English and Chinese academic texts
good skills in drafting event materials, such as announcements,
invitations, and reports
effective use of the Internet and proficiency in Microsoft Office
(including Excel) is essential, and familiarity with additional data
analytics tools is preferred.
excellent organizational and communication skills with a high level of
attention to detail
ability to work with minimal supervision, multi-task, priorities and
complete tasks in a timely manner
What We Offer
The appointment will commence from July 2, 2024 on a temporary part-time or
full-time basis for 2 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to
satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary
commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants
should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will
start as soon as possible and continue until June 5, 2024 , or until the
post is filled, whichever is earlier. For further enquiries, please contact
[email protected].
The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency
Advertised: May 16, 2024 (HK Time)
Applications close: Jun 5, 2024 (HK Time)
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