Research Assistant I/II in Community Child Health in the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
University of Hong Kong
- Department
- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (21100)
- Rank
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 534738
- Application deadline
- 30 Jun 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work on large-scale population-based longitudinal studies and electronic medical records-based cohort studies.
- Conduct data collection, analysis, and interpretation in early childhood nutrition and healthy lifestyle research.
- Prepare scientific publications, grant proposals, and research reports.
- Prepare and manage institutional review board applications.
- Provide administrative and operational support to the research team.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in nutrition, public health, epidemiology, or related health disciplines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving, organisational, and administrative abilities.
- Attention to detail with ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in big data manipulation and longitudinal analyses is advantageous.
Appointment
- Fixed-term contract for two years or temporary basis for one year, with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
Key Dates
- Review of applications start date: March 25, 2026.
- Review of applications end date: June 30, 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier).