Research Assistant / Junior Research Assistant
Company: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Role summary
Research Assistant / Junior Research Assistant is a contract role at The Chinese University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong, China (on-site). Posted 2026-10-31. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Research Assistant / Junior Research Assistant
- Company
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Location
- Hong Kong, China
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- contract
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-10-31
You’ll have the chance to contribute to a meaningful medical research project within a prestigious university setting. It’s an ideal spot if you’re looking to build your academic credentials while working in a collaborative, multilingual environment that values strong communication and analytical skills.
Job description
We are seeking a skilled and driven Research Assistant/ Junior Research Assistant to support a faculty-wide project on medical.
Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree or above (for Junior Research Assistant) Or a Master’s degree (for Research Assistant); (ii) at least two years’ relevant experience in education/ linguistics/ language/ health; (iii) a strong command of written and spoken English, Putonghua and Cantonese; (iv) excellent analytical, multitasking, interpersonal and communication skills; (v) a responsible, highly-motivated and conscientious work attitude; (vi) the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team; and (vii) experience in healthcare will be an advantage. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for IT, English and Putonghua/ Cantonese skill tests.
The appointee will be responsible for (a) providing research support and drafting simulated cases and reports; (b) liaising with CUHK health professionals and students; (c) developing communication skills assessments; (d) liaising with the IT team for programme development; and (e) performing other related tasks as assigned. Irregular working hours will be required occasionally.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to one year commencing on or after 29 June 2026, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.
The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk .
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