Senior Research Assistant in the Centre for Psycho-oncology Research & Teaching and the Division of Behavioural Sciences of the School of Public Health

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of Public Health (22400)
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536972
Application deadline
30 Sep 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversee project execution and monitor progress across multiple study sites to meet established milestones.
  • Supervise data collection and analysis while maintaining high data quality standards.
  • Liaise with clinical collaborators to facilitate patient recruitment and study operations.
  • Mentor and manage junior research staff, providing guidance and training.
  • Prepare reports and ensure timely project delivery.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social sciences, public health, or related discipline with 3+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of post-qualification experience.
  • Demonstrate strong skills in qualitative and quantitative data analysis with proficiency in SPSS or similar software.
  • Have substantial experience monitoring project progress and liaising with clinical sites.
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with clinical partners.
  • Be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Appointment

  • Full-time, fixed-term contract for two years with possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Key Dates

  • Application review commencement: As soon as possible
  • Application deadline: September 30
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