Post-doctoral Fellow / Senior Research Assistant (holding the title of Research Manager) in the Faculty of Social Sciences

University of Hong Kong

Department
Faculty of Social Sciences (30000)
Rank
Postdoctoral
Position type
Full-time
Reference
533551
Application deadline
31 Aug 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Drive research activities toward defined goals and priorities within specified timelines.
  • Perform advanced-level quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
  • Advance knowledge through data and disseminate findings via peer-reviewed journals.
  • Draft proposals, reports, and presentations relevant to projects.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, Counseling, Public Health, Psychology, or related discipline (or Master's degree plus 1+ year post-qualification experience).
  • Strong self-motivation, responsibility, and work ethics.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet tight project deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams.
  • Capacity to develop and pursue a coherent research agenda.
  • Ability to develop high-quality publications in scholarly journals with global impact.
  • Proficiency in statistical software packages including R and SPSS.
  • Proven knowledge and experience in end-of-life care research is advantageous.

Appointment

  • Full-time contract until June 30, 2027, with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Key Dates

  • Commencement: As soon as possible
  • Contract end date: June 30, 2027
  • Application review start: As soon as possible
  • Application deadline (original): February 28, 2026
  • Application deadline (extended): August 31, 2026
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