Research Assistant

Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Updated: about 14 hours ago
Deadline: 24 Apr 2025

Department of Chinese History and Culture


Research Assistant

(Ref. 250415002)

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

Duties 

The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Resonation between tombs and temples: Art, belief and practices of Buddhist paradises in early medieval China”.  He/She will be required to: 

(a)    collect and organise related research materials and conduct research in the fields of early   medieval Chinese funerary art and Buddhist art;

(b)     help with acquiring and processing images needed for the research project; 

(c)     help with preparing teaching materials; and

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

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a)    have a bachelor’s degree or above preferably in Art History, Archaeology or a closely related discipline or an equivalent qualification. Knowledge in Buddhism is preferred;

(b)    have knowledge of and experience in academic databases, library resources and other local and international academic resources in Chinese humanities; 

(c)    have a strong ability to search, collect and organise research materials and data. An aspiration to pursue future academic advancement is preferred; 

(d)    have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua;

(e)    have good interpersonal and organisational skills; 

(f)    have strong computational skills in Microsoft Office software suite including Word, Excel and spreadsheet, etc. and the willingness to learn new skills; and

(g)    be able to stay self-motivated and work independently. 

Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Joey Yi Zhao at telephone number 3400 8994 or via email at joey-yi.zhao@polyu.edu.hk for further information.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. 


Consideration of applications will commence on 24 April 2025 until the position is filled.


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Posting date: 15 April 2025

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