Senior Research Assistant/Research Assistant I/II in the School of Public Health (Ref.: 533561) (to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability)
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. Those with 3 years’ relevant experience or more may be considered for appointment as Senior Research Assistant.
The appointee will assist in research related to influenza and COVID-19 in Hong Kong. He/She will conduct statistical analysis, modelling and simulations, literature review, and data cleaning; prepare publications and reports, and perform other duties as assigned. Information about the School can be obtained at http://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. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
