Research Assistant II

University of Hong Kong

Department
Critical Care Medicine Unit, School of Clinical Medicine (22800)
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536130
Application deadline
30 Jun 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct literature reviews and provide administrative support for mixed-methods research projects on health topics.
  • Assist in data collection, management, and analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods.
  • Communicate independently with Cantonese-speaking research participants.
  • Support educational development projects and perform other assigned duties.
  • Work irregular hours and conduct occasional outdoor work as needed.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, or related Humanities discipline.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese, with proficiency in Cantonese as an essential requirement.
  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Experience in health research is preferred; experience with statistical software (SPSS, R) and qualitative analysis software (NVivo) is highly preferred.

Appointment

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

Key Dates

  • Start date: As soon as possible.
  • Application review start date: 2 weeks from posting.
  • Closing date: June 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
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