Research Assistant I/II

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine (21700)
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
537369
Application deadline
31 Dec 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support clinical trials and research projects within the department.
  • Manage databases and perform medical statistical analysis.
  • Liaise with patients and clinical teams, with particular emphasis on Cantonese-speaking populations.
  • Receive hands-on training for trial-related procedures as needed.
  • Contribute to research outputs with authorship opportunities where appropriate.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Medical Sciences, Bioinformatics, or related discipline.
  • Experience in patient liaison, database management, and medical statistical analysis preferred.
  • Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Fluent communication with Cantonese-speaking patients and clinical teams required.

Appointment

  • Full-time, two-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
  • Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • Annual leave and medical benefits included.
  • Contract-end gratuity and University retirement benefits contribution up to 10% of basic salary.

Key Dates

  • Application review commencement: As soon as possible.
  • Application deadline: 31 December 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier).
  • Appointment start date: As soon as possible.
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