Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant, Academy of Visual Arts

Location: Hong Kong, China

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS

ACADEMY OF VISUAL ARTS

Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant (26270241)

The Academy of Visual Arts (https://ava.hkbu.edu.hk/en) is one of Hong Kong's leading institutions for visual arts education, offering a rigorous curriculum that combines art historical research, artistic practice, and cultural engagement. With the completion of the Jockey Club Campus of Creativity, the Academy is well placed to expand its research capacity and to foster collaboration across a wide range of creative arts disciplines.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in Chinese art history for the position of Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant.

Responsibilities

Support research in Chinese art history, from the early modern period to the contemporary;

Assist in implementing project activities, including literature reviews, archival and primary-source research, data collection, transcription, translation, and preliminary textual and qualitative analyses;

Assist in preparing manuscripts for academic publication, reports, exhibition and dissemination materials, and research proposals;

Provide administrative and logistical support for research activities, exhibitions, workshops, stakeholder engagement, and impact dissemination initiatives;

Coordinate communication with project partners, collaborators, stakeholders, and team members on research-related matters; and

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

A master's degree (a PhD would be an advantage) in art history, history, East Asian studies, or a related discipline, with demonstrated knowledge of Chinese art history;

Relevant research experience, preferably with exposure to archival research, textual analysis, and the study of Chinese-language primary sources, and familiarity with standard software for data management and analysis;

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with strong self-motivation, a sense of responsibility, and attention to detail;

Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines and adapt to evolving project needs;

A commitment to quality education and research excellence, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment; and

Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written / skills assessment.

Applicants with less experience may be considered for appointment as Research Assistant.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of one year. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to availability of funding and mutual agreement.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure

Applicants are invited to submit their applications through the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the submission of application may consider their application unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at 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 position is filled.