Assistant Research Officer / Senior Research Assistant

University of Hong Kong

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive support to research activities including project management, implementation, and coordination.
Oversee data collection, management, cleaning, and analysis using statistical software.
Supervise junior research support staff and facilitate survey design and implementation.
Liaise with stakeholders, institutions, and funders while preparing grant proposals and academic papers.
Organize training and events, and perform other duties assigned by senior management.

Master's degree or above in Social Sciences (PhD preferred); preferably in project management or data analysis.
At least 2 years' relevant work experience, including supervision of junior staff or student helpers.
Hands-on experience in survey research including questionnaire design, sampling, and fieldwork coordination.
Track record of grant proposal preparation and writing academic papers or policy reports.
Experience in project budgeting, procurement, progress reporting, and liaising with external partners and funders.
Strong quantitative skills with experience in statistical software (R, SAS, or Stata) and ability to manage large datasets.
Familiarity with research ethics review procedures and personal data privacy requirements.
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese; fluent Cantonese essential; working Putonghua expected.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills with ability to handle multiple tasks.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; mature and meticulous in handling matters.

Full-time contract — 1 year temporary basis with possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.