Post-doctoral Fellow in the Division of Community Medicine and Public Health Practice, School of Public Health

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of Public Health (22400)
Rank
Postdoctoral
Position type
Full-time
Reference
537037
Application deadline
31 Aug 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced data analysis for research projects on end-of-life care for persons with disabilities.
  • Prepare manuscripts for publication from various research projects.
  • Manage projects independently and prepare research proposals.
  • Mentor junior research staff members.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree in Social Work, Psychology, Statistics, Public Health, or related discipline.
  • Sound knowledge of quantitative research methods and good written English.
  • Advantageous skills include mathematics, biostatistics, advanced statistics, database management, and machine learning/AI.
  • Highly desirable experience in palliative care, end-of-life care, and public health research.

Appointment

  • Temporary term contract for one year or two years with possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding availability; start date as soon as possible.

Key Dates

  • Application review commencement: As soon as possible.
  • Closing date: August 31, 2026 (or until posts are filled, whichever is earlier).
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