Post-doctoral Fellow in the Division of Community Medicine and Public Health Practice
University of Hong Kong
- Department
- School of Public Health (22400)
- Rank
- Postdoctoral
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 537407
- Start date
- As soon as possible.
- Application deadline
- 12 Nov 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct advanced data analysis on research projects related to end-of-life care for persons with disabilities and their families.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication based on project findings.
- Manage projects independently and prepare research proposals.
- Mentor junior research staff.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Hold a Ph.D. degree in Social Work, Psychology, Statistics, Public Health, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of quantitative research methods and fluent written English.
- Prior experience or strong interest in palliative care, end-of-life care, and public health is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of biostatistics, advanced statistical techniques, database management, and machine learning/AI is advantageous.
Appointment
- Full-time, temporary contract for one or two years with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Key Dates
- Start date: As soon as possible.
- Application review commencement: As soon as possible.
- Application deadline: November 12, 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier).