Hong Kong Polytechnic Research Assistant Reviews

Pros

To prepare the PhD application

Cons

lower salary than other university

Pros

1. Good workspace 2. Work-life Balance

Cons

Salary depends on Supervisor's decision.

Pros

Good place to get working experience.

Cons

It is better to know English.

Pros

Flexible in time Gain experience in research

Cons

Workload is determined by your boss

Pros

Good for research Cheap meal service

Cons

Low salary Heavy workload Emotion control

Pros

none none none none none

Cons

The school doesn't care about your career, you write your proposals and get grants but they don't give you enough lab space and resources to do your research, yet they require a ton of research output, which is ridiculous. All they care about is your papers and grants and not your personal well being and career, they want to input minimum resources and get the most of you. There is little to no hope for promotion as an RAP, after they get or don't get the most of you, they could fire you before or after the RAE exercise in Hong Kong.

Pros

Lovely, Experienced and Supportive Supervisor.

Cons

No Cons to mentioned in my tenure.

Pros

Hours Flexibility: there is no 9-6 schedule per se so you can manage your time as you desire, as long as you accomplish your targets.

Cons

Low-pay: you are in research so you do not expect a high earning position

Pros

Easy to get in this company

Cons

Not supportive to research staff

Pros

Strong flexibility Great fringe benefits Good pay

Cons

Lack of communication Lack of staff in the project