16/06/2026
We are recruiting for a full-time Research Assistant to join our SLR Lab team! If you are passionate about working with children with special educational needs (SEN) and as part of an interdisciplinary team, this is the opportunity for you! 🧒🏻👦🏻
🔗 https://jobs.hku.hk/en/job/536602/fulltime-research-assistant-ii-at-the-speech-language-and-reading-lab-in-the-faculty-of-education
Requirements: Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in Psychology, Data Science, Psycholinguistics, Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Education, Speech and Language Sciences, or a related discipline. Applicants should also have: (1) Cantonese-English bilingual proficiency; (2) Experience with behavioral experiments and quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis; (3) Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Experience with Python, R, MATLAB, Praat, or related research and data-analysis tools would be a strong advantage.
08/05/2026
📢 Inviting Non-Chinese Speakers for a 40-Minute Behavioural Experiment [Win HKD$50!]
The Speech, Language and Reading Lab cordially invites you to participate in a behavioural experiment. You will be asked to respond to the symbols displayed on the computer screen by pressing the corresponding keys. This experiment takes about 40 minutes on 7/F, Meng Wah Complex Building, HKU. After finishing the experiment, you will obtain 50 HKD.
We are looking for participants who are:
1. A person who speaks fluent English and has never learned languages that use logographic writing systems (e.g., Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and etc.).
2. 18 - 35 years old.
3. With normal or corrected-to-normal vision.
4. Without brain injury or developmental disorders.
✨If interested, please use the link in bio🔗 to register or scan QR code on the post✨
After registration, we will contact you via email to arrange a suitable time for your experimental session. All information provided will be kept confidential. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms ZHOU Mei (email: [email protected]).
This research is approved by Human Research Ethics Committee, The University of Hong Kong (No. EA220135).
08/05/2026
[加開5月時段🙌🏻]
香港大學教育學院言語、語言和閲讀實驗室誠邀小朋友們一齊玩轉超酷的「眼動追蹤」小遊戲！👀實驗時長大約30分鐘。
🎯招募條件:
1) 年齡9-13歲的學童；
2) 視力或矯正視力正常；
3) 無腦部創傷或發展障礙。
🌟參與者得益:
完成測試後，您將獲得現金港幣$50。
如有興趣參與研究，請於以下連結或掃描海報上的QR code報名：https://forms.gle/G5T9HmQLxqV5Eb9bA 。
在您報名後，我們將通過WhatsApp儘快聯絡您確定實驗時間。
如有任何查詢，歡迎聯絡本實驗室研究人員 (電話: 3917-5984; WhatsApp: 4622-9790; 電郵: [email protected])。
[HREC’s Reference No. EA200203]
04/05/2026
🏫The Speech, Language and Reading Lab (SLR Lab) is now recruiting Secondary School students (in Form 4 or above) to join our 2026 Summer Camp Program! This 8-week program (starting from July 2026) is for those who are passionate about child development, and curious about how scientific research is conducted in tertiary institutions.
Multiple spots are open, but space is limited! Secure your spot in this exclusive program and advance your academic and professional career.
🌟Qualities of applicants we are looking for:
• Interested in learning about scientific research in the area of child development
• Intend to pursue a degree in Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Psychology, Linguistics, or related disciplines
• Eager to support special education
📝For program details and application, please visit: https://forms.gle/FVhtZE6LecsAtyHj8
*Parent's / Guardian's consent is required for application submission.
⏰Application deadline: June 1st, 2026 (Mon)
Candidates from local and overseas secondary schools are welcome to apply! If you would like to know more about our lab, please visit our website: https://slrlab.edu.hku.hk/.
Should you have any enquiries, please contact Research Assistant, Miss Cheung, at [email protected] or 3917-5984.
