Research Fellow / Research Associate, Academy of Music

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS

ACADEMY OF MUSIC

Research Fellow / Research Associate (26270152)

The Academy of Music invites applications for the above position(s) for a multi-year community education project. This large-scale initiative aims to broaden access to sports and music education and study its impact on underprivileged primary school students in Hong Kong.

The successful candidate will assist in the implementation of a rigorous research framework to measure the project's educational and social outcomes. This role is to majorly involve in developing an evidence-based project and contributing to the scholarly work in the fields of education, creative arts, social sciences, and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing a robust, evidence-based outcome measurement framework for the project using randomised control trial and mixed methods of research;
• Conduct comprehensive research on the project's impact, including data collection, statistical analysis, and qualitative interpretation;
• Contribute to the writing of project reports and scholarly articles for publication in internationally refereed journals;
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary project team of educators, sports and music instructors, researchers, and administrators; and
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the project's research objectives.

Requirements:

• A master’s degree or above in Education, Social Sciences, Public Policy or related discipline;
• Substantial experience in educational research design, research methodologies, and the analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data;
• A strong background in statistics, data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata), and research measurement tools;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with the capacity for scholarly publication;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to evolving project needs; and
• Prior experience in action research, longitudinal studies, or working with youth programs would be an advantage. Knowledge of music is beneficial but not required.

Those with less experience may be considered for the post of Research Associate.

The initial appointment will be offered on a one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to mutual agreement.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. For details regarding the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement, please visit: https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the positions are filled.