Research Scientist (at the rank of Assistant Research Officer) in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute (HKJCGHI) of the School of Public Health

University of Hong Kong

Duties & Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of epidemiological studies on infectious disease surveillance and pandemic preparedness.
Manage and analyze epidemiological datasets to support research objectives.
Assist in developing research protocols, data collection tools, and ethical applications for studies.
Prepare research reports, manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, and presentations for scientific meetings.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on research activities.
Support capacity-building activities and knowledge translation efforts in low- and middle-income countries.
Undertake regular international travel to field sites in Africa and Asia to monitor project implementation.

Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in epidemiological research, preferably in infectious diseases, vaccines, pandemic preparedness, or antimicrobial resistance.
Strong quantitative skills with experience in statistical software such as R, SAS, or Stata.
Ability to manage and analyze large epidemiological datasets.
Excellent written and spoken English skills.
PhD in a relevant discipline is desirable but not required.
Preference given to candidates with experience in global health, international organizations, or low- and middle-income country settings.

Full-time; one-year temporary or two-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.