Research Assistant Professor/ Post-doctoral Fellow in the Division of Community Medicine and Public Health Practice

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of Public Health (22400)
Rank
Assistant Professor
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536802
Application deadline
31 Aug 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Contribute to research on nursing leadership, practice, and education for Hong Kong nursing professionals.
  • Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing research projects and data collection.
  • Conduct literature reviews, data analysis, and examine research methodologies.
  • Design assessment tools, questionnaires, and prepare manuscripts and research reports.
  • Supervise Post-doctoral Fellows and Research Assistants (for RAP position only).
  • Collaborate with project administration and teaching teams on assigned tasks.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Nursing, Public Health, Social Sciences, Social Work, Statistics, or health-related discipline.
  • Multiple years of relevant experience in research.
  • Strong competency in qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
  • Fluent written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese).
  • Postdoctoral research experience and strong publication and teaching track record preferred.

Appointment

  • Full-time; one or two-year fixed term for RAP, or one to two-year temporary basis for PDF, with possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding availability.

Key Dates

  • Review start date: July 30, 2026
  • Review end date: August 31, 2026 (or until post is filled)
  • Start date: As soon as possible
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