Research Associate

[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]

Duties 

The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Multi-disciplinary vision rehabilitation”.  He/She will be required to:

(a)    prepare academic manuscripts for publication and project proposals; 

(b)    assist in the administration of various projects; and

(c)    perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a)    have a master’s degree or a good honours degree with three or more years of research/relevant work experience;

(b)    have an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese including Putonghua;

(c)    have excellent computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese word processing; and

(d)    be a good team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preference will be given to those who have experience or skills in statistical analysis and modelling development.

Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Allen M. Y. Cheong via email at allen.my.cheong@polyu.edu.hk for further information.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. 

Consideration of applications will commence on 9 October 2026 until the position is filled.  

Posting date: 2 October 2026