Research Assistant I (Ref: 2400930)
Department of Early Childhood Education

Project Title: Exploring The Neural Correlates of Learning Coding and English Languages in
Young Children: An f NIRS Study
[Appointment Period: 6 months]

The appointee will assist in Exploring The Neural Correlates of Learning Coding and English
Languages in Young Children: An f NIRS Study project. The appointee will be responsible for
providing support to the project team led by the principal investigator, Professor Li Hui. He/she will
assist in and receive training and supervision on (a) planning and conducting data collection and
analysis, (b) carrying out literature review, (c) contributing to manuscript writing, and (d) performing
any other duties as assigned. The appointment will be for a period of 6 months, with the possibility of
renewal upon mutual agreement. The appointee is expected to commence the employment as soon as
possible.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a Master’s degree, in Neuroscience,
Psychology, Early Children Education, or above in any disciplines related to child development,
psychology, education, and psycholinguistics, with considerable quantitative research experience.
They are expected to possess good work ethics, good communication and interpersonal skills, the
ability to work independently with initiative and under pressure, a strong sense of responsibility, and
proficiency in spoken and written English and Chinese.

For further enquiries about the post, please contact Professor Li Hui at huili@eduhk.hk.



Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include leave and
outpatient medical benefits.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post. Applicants
should complete the online application form and upload a full CV. Review of applications will start
from 10 September 2024, and will continue until the post is filled. Applications which are
incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered. Personal data provided by
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