Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant

About This Role

This Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant role supports research in sustainable energy studies, focusing on governance and policy perspectives within Asian and European regions. The position involves dynamic research support for projects related to smart low-carbon communities, energy-saving apps, energy transitions, and solar energy in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including literature review, drafting preliminary academic papers, research reports, presentations, interviews, focus group discussions, field observations, questionnaire surveys, and review of reports and archives
• Manage workflow and liaise with team members and collaborators to ensure key project milestones are met
• Maintain and manage various datasets, including questionnaire data, qualitative data, real-time and/or hourly energy consumption data, and electricity bill data
• Administer, plan, and publicise events such as conferences, workshops, and seminars
• Assist in maintaining and strengthening the centre’s partnerships with local and international NGOs, businesses, government agencies, community groups, and fellow researchers
• Handle administrative tasks and liaise with internal and external parties

Requirements

• Good Bachelor's or Master's Degree, preferably in energy studies, environmental studies, geography, or related social science disciplines
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including fluency in Cantonese)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, responsive, conscientious, and able to work independently and under pressure

Nice to have:

• Experience in community engagement, AI technologies (such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and generative AI), and database management
• Immediately available preferred

Benefits

• Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Important Details

• Contract: temporary basis or fixed-term contract of one year

Application Process

• Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend a written test
• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled

About the Company

The Asian Energy Studies Centre aims to be an internationally recognised hub for sustainable energy studies in the Asian and European regions. It is committed to pursuing excellence in academic research in sustainable energy from governance perspectives in the Asian and European context. The centre promotes informed energy decision-making and improves energy policies by creating new knowledge, providing practical policy recommendations, promoting knowledge exchange, and facilitating stakeholder engagement. It undertakes interdisciplinary collaborative research projects and organises academic workshops, public seminars, and other engagement events.