Senior Research Assistant in the School of Public Health (Ref.: 533574) (to commence as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability)
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in infectious disease epidemiology, mathematics, statistics, computational biology, physics or related disciplines, with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience; or a Master’s degree with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience. They should have an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including fluent Cantonese), good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, and a strong sense of responsibility. They should be detail-oriented and able to work collaboratively in a team. Experience in infectious disease epidemiology and statistical analysis would be an advantage. Quantitative skills and proficiency in statistical or computer modelling software (e.g. R, Python, Stata, Matlab, C++, SPSS) are highly preferred.
The appointee will assist in studies related to influenza and/or COVID-19, analyse statistical data. He/she will be responsible for coordinating population-based surveys, and analyzing data from studies related to healthcare-seeking behaviors and disease burden during influenza and COVID-19 epidemics. He/She will also be responsible for conducting systematic literature searches and reviewing epidemiological data for the projects; and perform other administrative duties as assigned. He/she will prepare scientific publications and reports. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Dr. Jessica Wong at wongytj@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 appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme totalling up to 10% of basic salary.
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 December 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
