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