Wanted: Research Assistant for the Humanities (University of Hong Kong)

20 March 2010
Wanted: Research Assistant for the Humanities (University of Hong Kong)
Applications are invited for the following post:

Research Assistant I in the Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, preferably a Master's degree in Humanities and Social Sciences with experience in conducting qualitative research. A good knowledge of Hong Kong's history and society will be an advantage. Applicants should be proficient in Cantonese and have an excellent command of written Chinese and English. The appointee will provide support for building up oral history archives under the Hong Kong Memory Project, and will assist in research duties such as literature review; conducting oral history interviews; preparing transcription; and indexing archival records, documentation and correspondence. Interested candidates should send a completed application form (72/508), together with a statement of self introduction, by mail to Ms. May Yip, Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences, Tang Chi Ngong Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.

Closes March 25, 2010

(for 1 year from as soon as possible, with the possibility of renewal subject to mutual agreement)

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. In addition to annual leave and medical/dental benefits.

Further particulars and application forms (72/508) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; by fax (2540 6735 or 2559 2058); e-mail (apptu6@hku.hk); in person or by writing to the Appointments Unit, Human Resource Section, Registry, Room 1001, Knowles Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.

Candidates who are not invited for an interview within two months of the submission of their applications may consider their applications unsuccessful.

(More information HERE.)
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