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 evaluation studies in end-of-life care.
  • Perform advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
  • Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed journals and other outlets.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, Counseling, Public Health, Psychology, or related discipline.
  • Fluent written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese) and English.
  • Proficiency in statistical software packages (SPSS and R).
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.
  • Experience in end-of-life care research is advantageous.

Appointment

  • Full-time contract until June 30, 2027.

Key Dates

  • Application review commences: As soon as possible.
  • Closing date: October 31, 2026, or when post is filled, whichever is earlier.
  • Start date: As soon as possible.
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