Research Assistant I/II (holding the functional title of Data Analyst) (several posts)

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine (22500)
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536174
Application deadline
30 Jun 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Evaluate public health service, pharmacoepidemiology and epidemiological studies using population-based cohorts.
  • Perform data analysis on 3 million Hong Kong and 8 million United Kingdom cohort datasets.
  • Prepare literature reviews, academic publications and reports for funded projects.
  • Complete tasks assigned by supervisors and receive on-the-job training in R and Stata programming.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, or Statistics.
  • Strong written and spoken English and Chinese language skills.
  • Ability to multitask and work independently and in teams.
  • Knowledge of statistics or big data analysis is advantageous; interest in postgraduate study is advantageous.

Appointment

  • Full-time contract — one year, with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Dates

  • Commencement: As soon as possible.
  • Application review start: As soon as possible.
  • Application deadline: June 30, 2026 (or when post is filled, whichever is earlier).
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