Research Assistant I/II in the HKU Stroke, Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 533562)
HKU Stroke is at the forefront of stroke research and is currently actively engaged in a large range of projects relating to stroke prevention and management. Current projects include novel stroke trials; hospital-based registries, advanced neuroimaging techniques and blood-based biomarkers to predict outcomes and facilitate personalised medicine; and use of digital health platforms and artificial intelligence in stroke. More details of current projects and activities can be found at HKU Stroke’s website at stroke.hku.hk.
We now invite applications for the captioned post.
Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee will work with a vibrant multidisciplinary team including health care professionals, statisticians and data scientists to,
- Coordinate a range of clinical research studies
- Conduct data collection, entry, organization and analysis
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Psychology, Medical Statistics or a related discipline, with solid research and problem-solving skills
- A strong command of written English and be fluent in both spoken Cantonese and English
- Self-driven, creative, responsible, ethical, self-motivated and detail-minded
- Able to work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary team
- Applicants with less work experience may be considered for the role of Research Assistant 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. Training opportunities relating to medical statistics, neuroimaging interpretation, vascular assessments, cognitive assessments, laboratory techniques etc. will be provided where necessary.
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
