THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING & REAL ESTATE

Post Specification

Research Assistant (Fulltime)
[Appointment period: 14 months]

Duties

The appointee will assist the project leader in the project, “The Role of Business and Social Ties in Organizational Knowledge Sharing: A Comparative Study of How Relationships and Networks Are Formed in Three Construction Firms”.

Qualifications

Applicants should

(a) have a good honours or master’s degree in any social science-related discipline;

(b) have good knowledge of quantitative data analysis in general and social network analysis in particular;

(c) have good communication skills, both in written and verbal;

(d) be mature and able to work independently.

Preference will be given to those with a demonstrable record in research publications.

Suitably qualified appointees who are able to propose an MPhil or PhD research topic in consultation with the project leader will be encouraged to register for a research degree in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Applicants are invited to contact the project coordinator, Dr. Patrick Fong at tel no. 2766 5801, fax no. 2764 5131 or email bspafong@polyu.edu.hk for further information. Personal website: http://home.bre.polyu.edu.hk/~bspafong/Patricks%20homepage%20-05-06-2009.htm.


Remuneration and Conditions of Service

Salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.