Full-time Research Assistant I/II

Full-time Research Assistant I/II in the School of Public Health (Ref.: 530691) (to commence as soon as possible for one year on temporary term contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability)

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, bioinformatics, computational biology, infectious diseases or related disciplines. Working proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese, including fluent Cantonese, is necessary. Additionally, they should have good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, along with a strong sense of responsibility. They should be detail-oriented and able to work collaboratively in a team. Experience in data management and statistical analysis would be an advantage. Quantitative skills and proficiency in statistical or computer modelling software (e.g. R, Python, Stata, C++) are highly preferred.

The appointee will assist on curation and analysis of data from various infectious disease projects for research reports and articles in scientific journals, provide support/advice to colleagues on statistical methodology, maintain REDCap databases for various projects, and perform other duties as assigned. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Dr. Faith Ho at zcbtfho@hku.hk. Information about the School can be obtained at https://sph.hku.hk/.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 31 January 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.