# Job Openings

**Source**: https://english.hku.hk/General_Information/Job_Openings/page/534262
**Parent**: https://english.hku.hk/

Part-time Research Assistant I/ Research Assistant II/ Student Research Assistant in the School of English (several posts) (Ref.: 534262)

**Ref.:** 534262\
**Work type:** Hourly-paid\
**Department:** School of English (04300)\
**Category:** Research Staff

**Part-time Research Assistant I/ Research Assistant II/ Student Research Assistant in the School of English (several posts)**(Ref.: 534262) (to commence on February 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, for a period of 3 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding)

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or be an undergraduate student in their fourth year or above in English Studies, the Digital Humanities, or a relevant/ cognate discipline in the Arts and Humanities, preferably with research experience. The appointee(s) will work for a research project related to digitising and analysing 19th-century literature. Tasks may include data entry, data validation, and data analysis. Enquiries about the duties of the post can be directed to Professor Tara Lee ([tjlee@hku.hk](mailto:tjlee@hku.hk "mailto:tjlee@hku.hk")).

Information about the School can be obtained at [https://english.hku.hk/](https://english.hku.hk/ "https://english.hku.hk/").\

A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.\

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload **a cover letter, an up-to-date C.V., academic transcript(s), and a writing sample written in English in 500 words or more (e.g. a past essay assignment).**  Only completed applications (i.e., those who have submitted all the required documents listed above) will be considered. **Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until February 28, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.**

*The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity.*

*The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons of all genders to apply.*

**Advertised:** Jan 22, 2026 (HK Time)\
**Applications close:** Feb 28, 2026 (HK Time)

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