Research Assistant I / Research Assistant II 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
- 536968
- Application deadline
- 1 Oct 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Support a research programme applying quantitative and genomic methods to large population health datasets.
- Conduct data management, statistical analysis, literature review, and documentation under supervision.
- Develop skills in genetic epidemiology, causal inference, and real-world clinical data analysis.
- Contribute to translational research on treatment strategies with clinical relevance.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, health data science, public health, or related quantitative discipline.
- Experience with statistical programming in R and/or Python and large-scale health datasets.
- Familiarity with causal inference methods and clinical/administrative databases is advantageous.
- Intellectually curious, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and in teams.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Appointment
- Full-time contract — one year, with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
Key Dates
- Not specified