Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in the research project “Creativity in popular music: A study of music-making practices in the busking scene and the YouTube scene”. He/she shall mainly be responsible for the following:

• providing assistance in qualitative data collection, transcription, preparation of research reports and related research activities assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Requirements

Applicants are expected to possess the following qualifications, experience and attributes: 

• a Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies, Communication, Cultural Studies, Cultural Management, Creative Arts or a related discipline;
• work independently and pay attention to details; and
• good command of English and Cantonese. 

Preferences will be given to those with:

• experience in transcribing qualitative interviews and conducting qualitative research;
• average Chinese typing speed of 45 wpm; and
• strong communication and organizational skills.

Compensation Package

Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

Application Procedures

Application should be made online through the University’s eRecruitment System.

https://ouhk.taleo.net/careersection/ex_non_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=20003G6

Deadline: 19 October 2020

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