Research Assistant

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: Academic: School of Business and Management: Department of Management

Location

Hong Kong

Open Date

May 08, 2026

Description

The appointee will support a faculty member in the Department of Management in conducting behavioral research, including the design, administration, and analysis of experimental and survey-based studies. The role involves close collaboration with the Principal Investigator on multiple ongoing projects.

Major duties of the appointee may include:

• Programming, testing, and deploying surveys and experiments using Qualtrics
• Learning specific software use
• Recruiting and managing study participants through Prolific and other platforms
• Administering studies and assisting with in-person or online data collection, including manual data collection where required
• Reviewing and refining study materials, stimuli, and protocols prior to launch
• Collecting, cleaning, and organizing archival data
• Conducting literature reviews
• Supporting general research operations and undertaking other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree or above in management, psychology, economics, behavioral science, or a related discipline, and an excellent command of written and spoken English. The ideal candidate should have a sincere interest in academic research, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Prior experience with Qualtrics, Prolific, and R / R Studio is an advantage. (Duration: 3 months, with the possibility of extension up to 4 months; full-time or part-time arrangements considered)

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are invited to submit the required materials electronically via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/186076). Required materials include:

Cover letterCVOnline application forms

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Fringe benefits including medical benefits and paid leave will be provided where applicable.

Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.