Research Assistant I/II in the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics of the School of Public Health (Ref.: 536941) (to commence as soon as possible for a one-year temporary term contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, computational biology or related disciplines. They should have an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, 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. Knowledge of quantitative skills and statistical analysis is essential. Experience in data analysis, infectious disease epidemiology and proficiency in statistical and computer software (e.g. R, C++, Matlab, Python) are highly preferred.
The appointee will assist in research related to infectious disease epidemiology and modeling in Hong Kong. He/She will conduct statistical analysis, agent-based modelling, machine learning, simulations, literature review, and data cleaning; prepare publications and reports, and perform other duties as assigned. 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 and academic transcripts. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until September 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
