Research Assistant Professor / Post-doctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Social Sciences
University of Hong Kong
- Department
- Faculty of Social Sciences (30000)
- Rank
- Assistant Professor
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 537392
- Application deadline
- 31 Oct 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervise a research team on research and evaluation tasks in end-of-life care.
- Perform advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed journals and other channels.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, Counseling, Public Health, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, or related discipline.
- Fluent in written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese) and English.
- Proficiency in statistical software packages including SPSS and R.
- Ability to multi-task, work independently, and collaborate effectively under tight deadlines.
- Experience in end-of-life care research and clinical experience in EoLC or gerontology care are advantageous.
- Strong track record of publications in high-impact scholarly journals.
Appointment
- Full-time contract — commencement as soon as possible until June 30, 2027.
Key Dates
- Commencement: As soon as possible
- Contract end date: June 30, 2027
- Application review start: As soon as possible
- Application deadline: October 31, 2026 (or when post is filled, whichever is earlier)