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 achieve established milestones.
  • Supervise data collection and analysis while maintaining high data quality standards and ensuring timely delivery.
  • Liaise with clinical collaborators to facilitate patient recruitment and support study operations.
  • Manage and assist with intervention and cohort studies.
  • Mentor junior research staff and provide guidance and training.
  • Prepare reports and complete administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, social sciences, public health, or related discipline with at least 3 years of experience, or a Master's degree with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience.
  • Substantial experience monitoring project progress and liaising with clinical sites.
  • Strong skills in qualitative and quantitative data analysis with proficiency in SPSS or other statistical software.
  • Experience in patient recruitment within clinical settings and conducting qualitative interview analysis.
  • Experience submitting applications for ethical approval and coordinating multiple projects.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with clinical partners and stakeholders.

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 (year not specified).
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