Senior Research Assistant /Research Assistant I/II in the Division of Geriatric Medicine of the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 533553)
We now invite applications for the captioned post.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Principal Investigator in clinical research projects related to end-of-life care and doctor-patient communication
- Conduct literature review, coordinate projects, recruit subjects, prepare and administer questionnaires, analyze data, assist in report writing
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Enquires about the duties should be sent to christwtw@hku.hk
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or above in Psychology, Social Sciences, Public Health, Social Work, Nursing, Medicine, or other related disciplines; with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience, and preferably with some supervisory experience
- A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Possess skills in qualitative research
- Experience in using qualitative research software such as NVivo and statistical software such as SPSS and/or R
- Self-motivated, mature, responsible, organized, and able to work independently and as a team.
- Applicants with less experience may be considered as Research Assistant I/II
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 November 30, 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
