Research Assistant I/II in the Department of Medicine

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (20600)
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536905
Application deadline
31 Oct 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Join a research team developing big data and simulation modelling studies in health service.
  • Assist in applying and validating methodology for electronic medical records-based cohort studies.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Master's degree or above in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Economics, or related discipline.
  • Strong quantitative background with experience in statistical analysis using R, SAS, Stata, Python, or similar programming packages.
  • Demonstrated expertise in analysing large and complex datasets.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience in big data manipulation or decision analytics, and publication track record are advantageous.

Appointment

  • Contract — 1-year temporary basis or 2-year fixed-term basis, with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Key Dates

  • Review start date: August 10, 2026
  • Application review end date: October 31, 2026
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