Research Assistant, Academy of Geography
Hong Kong Baptist University
- Department
- Sociology and International Studies
- Rank
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 26270129
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work with the Principal Investigator on research projects related to intergenerational support, family relationships, and population ageing.
- Assist with harmonisation, management, and analysis of large-scale longitudinal ageing surveys including the Health and Retirement Study and SHARE.
- Conduct data cleaning, variable construction, consistency checks, and documentation related to data harmonisation.
- Assist with statistical analyses and prepare tables, figures, and other research outputs.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Master's degree in Sociology, Demography, Statistics, Data Science, Social Policy, Public Health, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Experience with large-scale ageing surveys is advantageous.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
Appointment
- Fixed-term contract of one year with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Key Dates
- Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.
- Applications considered unsuccessful if not invited for interview within 8 weeks of submission.