Career Opportunities

Research Assistant in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (Ref: 532863)

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform literature reviews for research project(s)
• Design the study questionnaires
• Prepare human ethics applications for research projects
• Conduct patient recruitment and data collection at the participating sites
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Prepare reports and manuscripts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in healthcare-related or social sciences disciplines, including but not limited to health economics, public health, pharmacy, nursing, biostatistics, psychology, social work, social administration, or a related field, is required. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Candidates with more experience or higher qualifications may be considered for the position of Research Assistant I or Senior Research Assistant.
• Experience in conducting willingness to pay (WTP) and patients’ preference study using Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE) survey method or cost-effective analysis is an advantage.
• Experience in performing qualitative and/or quantitative analyses using various tools such as NVivo, Qualtrics, R, STATA, SAS, will be an advantage.
• A strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently and in a team.
• A good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese).
• Attentive to details.

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. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Dr. Edmund Yiu (hheyiu@hku.hk) or Dr. Vanessa Ng (vanwsng@hku.hk). 

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 15 September 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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