Research Assistant I/II (holding the functional title of Project Coordinator) in the Division of Community Medicine and Public Health Practice

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of Public Health (22400)
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
534795
Application deadline
31 May 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct literature review, data entry, data collection, data analysis, and report drafting for a primary healthcare research project.
  • Prepare and coordinate publicity items and construct research participants' databases for NGO subject recruitment.
  • Perform compliance checking for NGO data collection and provide support with assignment marking and tutorials.
  • Handle administrative duties including procurement and IRB matters, with occasional work outside office hours and weekends.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Health, Science or related disciplines.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese, with Cantonese fluency required.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in teams.
  • Preference for candidates with medical or health-related background and experience in community health research or publicity management.
  • Advantageous to have experience with quantitative research (STATA/SPSS) and/or qualitative research methods.

Appointment

  • Full-time, one-year temporary term contract with possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Key Dates

  • Application review start date: As soon as possible
  • Closing date: May 31, 2026 (or when post is filled, whichever is earlier)
  • Start date: As soon as possible
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