Overview
The University of Hong Kong is recruiting a full-time Research Assistant II in the Faculty of Arts to support the newly established HKU Global AI Governance Hub, with work spanning AI governance, ethics, public policy and research focused on Asia and the Global South.
Full job description
The two-year appointment is expected to start as soon as possible and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and funding. Duties include literature reviews, policy research, data collection, preparation of reports and briefing materials, support for workshops and public events, coordination with scholars and policymakers, and general research administration.
Requirements & qualifications
Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in philosophy, public policy, law, political science, international relations or a related discipline. Strong written and verbal English, organisational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects are required. Interest in AI governance, technology ethics or public policy is preferred; research-assistance, event-management or stakeholder-engagement experience is desirable.
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Verified on the live HKU Careers page for reference 537179. The page was advertised 20 August 2026 HK time, shows Apply now, states a full-time two-year appointment with possible renewal, and lists 19 September 2026 HK time as the closing date while noting that review may end earlier if the post is filled. Salary is described only as highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, so no numeric salary was invented.
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