Full-time Research Officer in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 530024)
Applications are invited for a unique opportunity to work as a Research Officer in the Faculty of Education. The successful candidate will be involved in a specific research project related to the swallowing problem.
Applicants should:
- hold a doctoral or master’s degree, preferably in science in speech-language pathology
- have at least three years of relevant research experience
- be a qualified Speech Language Pathologist in Hong Kong
- have experience in the elderly clinical setting preferably
- have an excellent academic background
- work independently in a multidisciplinary team and with external parties including social service groups
- be responsible, organized, self-motivated, hardworking and able to multi-tasking
- be proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese preferred)
- good interpersonal and communication skills
Job Duty:
- Coordinate research design and planning
- Oversee project implementation progress
- Develop and conduct community-based swallowing interventions
- Facilitate data collection and management
- Write and submit scientific publications and reports
- Supervise research staff members
- Prepare documents for external funding related to swallowing research
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The appointment will commence as soon as possible and end on 31 August 2027, on a fixed-term 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, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until 15 October 2024 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 527371) posted in July 2024 need not re-apply.
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