Research Assistant I/II (holding the functional title of Data Analyst) (several posts)

Research Assistant I/II (holding the functional title of Data Analyst) (several posts) in the Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care (Ref.: 530026)

(to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)

We now invite applications for the captioned posts.

Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will evaluate public health service, pharmacoepidemiology and epidemiological studies on non-communicable diseases using 3 million population-based cohorts in Hong Kong and 8 million United Kingdom.  He/She will prepare literature review; perform data analysis; prepare academic publications and reports for funded projects; and the tasks assigned by the supervisors.  On-the-job training in advanced programming (R and Stata) will be provided.  The post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop a research career involving advanced statistical programming and big data cohort analysis.  Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Dr. Eric Wan at yfwan@hku.hk .

Requirements

• a Bachelor's degree or above in Public Health, Biomedical Sciences or Statistics
• good command of written and spoken English and Chinese
• have the ability to multitask and work independently as well as in a team
• Knowledge of statistics or big data analysis, and interest in pursuing postgraduate study (M.Phil. or Ph.D.) would be advantageous.
• a strong sense of responsibility
• good organizational skills
• an excellent command of written and spoken Chinese and English
• attentive to details
• independent research skills and capability
• experience in project coordination and policy research is preferred, but not essential
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Those with higher qualifications and/or more experience may be considered for appointment as Research Assistant I.

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above posts.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until October 8, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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