Data Scientist (at the rank of Research Officer / Assistant Research Officer) in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention within the Faculty of Social Sciences (Ref.: 532371)
We now invite applications for the captioned post.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work on mental health-related projects.
- Write research proposals, scientific publications, and reports.
- Collaborate with team members to formulate and write the data analytics strategy and build relevant reports.
- Monitor data, perform data analysis, and visualize findings to support decision-making for various teams.
- Enhance dashboards and support the delivery of regular reports.
- Liaise with internal and external parties to facilitate research activities.
- Supervise junior research staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in data science, statistics, psychology, public health, social sciences, or related disciplines.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis, data mining, predictive modeling, and machine learning algorithms.
- Strong programming skills in Python and/or R.
- Experience in analyzing both quantitative and qualitative research data.
- Experience in statistical consulting, dashboard development, and data visualization.
- Knowledge of databases, natural language processing, and spatial analysis is preferred.
- Ability to monitor, analyze, and manage data to meet project needs.
- Strong leadership qualities, self-motivation, and a sense of responsibility.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Capability to handle tight schedules and meet project deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese).
- Experience in mental health projects in Hong Kong is highly advantageous.
- Candidates with lower qualifications and/or less experience may be considered for appointment as Assistant Research officer.
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.
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 June 30, 2025, [extended to July 31, 2025] or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency
