Senior Research Assistant in the Faculty of Social Sciences

University of Hong Kong

Department
Faculty of Social Sciences (30000)
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
537599
Start date
As soon as possible
Salary / grade
Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application deadline
30 Nov 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis on end-of-life care research.
  • Generate knowledge and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
  • Draft reports and presentations relevant to the project.
  • Support and perform other duties assigned by the Project Director.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, Counseling, Public Health, Psychology, or related discipline.
  • At least 1 year of post-qualification working experience.
  • Fluent in written and spoken Cantonese and English.
  • Proficiency in statistical software packages including SPSS and R.
  • Ability to multi-task, work independently and collaboratively, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to develop high-quality publications in scholarly journals.

Appointment

  • Temporary basis until June 30, 2027, full-time.

Key Dates

  • Posted date: 2026-10-08
  • Closing date: 2026-11-30
  • Start date: 2026-11-30
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