Project Assistant in the Centre for Advancement of Chinese Language Education and Research (CACLER) within the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 201309-05) (for 1 year from as soon as possible, with the possibility of renewal).

Applicants should possess (i) five passes including Chinese, English (Grade C if syllabus A); (ii) good command of English and is able to communicate in Cantonese; (iii) familiar with MS Office application, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc. (iv) good knowledge in ethnic minority / cross-cultural issues is an advantage. The appointee is required to (i) provide administrative and technical support for investigators to implement a research project in relation to teaching and learning of Chinese for non-Chinese speaking students; (ii) assist the investigators to liaise with seed schools and network schools; (iii) assist the investigators to conduct research; (iv) help to draft working reports; (v) perform other duties as assigned.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The University places great emphasis on staff development to help staff develop potential, and has in place a variety of development opportunities catered for staff at different stages of career development.

Applicants should send a completed application form together with an up-to-date C.V. to Dr. E.K.Y. Loh via Ms. Vivian Chau (cacler@hku.hk). Application forms (341/1111) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc. Further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/. Review of applications will continue until September 21, 2013. The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the application result.