Senior Research Assistant/Research Assistant I/II (holding the functional title of Senior Data Analyst/Data Analyst) (several posts) in the Division of Community Medicine and Public Health Practice

University of Hong Kong

Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct statistical analyses and generate tables and figures for epidemiological research projects.
Draft methodology and results sections for publications and reports.
Manage internal and external data transfers while ensuring data compliance and database security.
Work on the FAMILY Cohort project involving over 46,000 participants across 20,000 households.
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Bachelor's degree or above in statistics, biostatistics, or related disciplines.
At least 3 years of work experience in a relevant field.
Strong quantitative background with excellent data visualisation and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred: experience with multilevel modelling, longitudinal data analysis, time series analysis, and complex survey design; epidemiological data analysis using R and/or STATA.
Advantageous: competency in Python and SAS.

Contract — one-year temporary term or two-year fixed-term contract, with possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Application review commencement: As soon as possible
Application deadline: October 9, 2026 (or until posts are filled, whichever is earlier)
Intended start date: As soon as possible