Senior Research Assistant in the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health (Ref.: 532245), to commence on 1 November 2025 for up to one-year on temporary term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Applicants should possess a Master’s degree or above in biological sciences, medical sciences, epidemiology or related disciplines with at least 3 years’ relevant experience in project management and coordination, tracking of deliverables, report writing and research. Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., R, MATLAB, Python, SAS, Java, C++/C) applied to clinical or epidemiological datasets is a distinct advantage.
The appointee will participate in several research projects, involving i) evaluating the effectiveness of an AI-powered pharmacy chatbot in answering questions about medicines for hypertension, hyperglycaemia, and hyperlipidaemia, ii) monitoring RSV virus polymorphism using serology, and iii) evaluating the cost-effectiveness of lung cancer screening with low-dose CT. He/She will assist in drafting project plan, coordinating projects, recruiting participants, preparing and reviewing questionnaires and documents, fieldwork, data analysis, preparing publications and reports, and other duties as assigned.
Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Ms Audrey Ho at audreyh@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 September 3, 2025 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
