Research Officer / Assistant Research Officer in the Division of Community Medicine and Public Health Practice, School of Public Health

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of Public Health (22400)
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536272
Application deadline
31 Jul 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct literature reviews, manage data, and analyze findings in community health projects.
  • Draft research reports and supervise junior research staff on database construction and analytical work.
  • Monitor NGO data collection compliance and support administrative tasks including procurement and IRB applications.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a PhD or Master's degree in Nursing, Social Sciences, Social Work, Statistics, Public Health, or related fields.
  • Have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
  • Demonstrate fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese).
  • Possess strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills with experience in community health research preferred.
  • Experience with SPSS quantitative analysis or qualitative research is advantageous.

Appointment

  • Full-time, fixed-term contract of one or two years with possible renewal subject to funding and performance.

Key Dates

  • Application review commencement: June 2, 2026
  • Application deadline: July 31, 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier)
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