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
- 536730
- Application deadline
- 31 Aug 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Evaluate public health service, pharmacoepidemiology and epidemiological studies using population-based cohorts from Hong Kong and the United Kingdom.
- Prepare literature reviews and perform data analysis on non-communicable diseases.
- Prepare academic publications and reports for funded projects.
- Complete tasks assigned by supervisors and receive on-the-job training in advanced programming (R and Stata).
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, or Statistics.
- Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
- Ability to multitask and work independently and in a team.
- Knowledge of statistics or big data analysis is advantageous; interest in postgraduate study (M.Phil. or Ph.D.) is advantageous.
Appointment
- Full-time contract for one year, with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
Key Dates
- Application review start date: As soon as possible.
- Closing date: 31 August 2026 (or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier).
- Commencement date: As soon as possible.