Research Assistant II in the Centre for Psycho-oncology Research & Teaching and the Division of Behavioral Sciences of the School of Public Health (Ref.: 533774) (to commence as soon as possible for a one-year temporary term contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)
Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in psychology, social sciences, public health, or related disciplines. They should have a good command in both spoken and written English and Chinese (including Cantonese for effective patient communication), along with good communication skills. They should be self-motivated, organized, and capable of multitasking, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, basic statistics, and SPSS is preferred. A keen interest in psycho-oncology research is a plus.
The appointee will assist with participant recruitment across multiple public hospitals, conduct questionnaire interviews, perform data analysis, prepare study materials and reports, and oversee project progress. He/She will also contribute to cohort and intervention studies and undertake other duties as assigned. On-the-job training will be provided. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Dr. Danielle Ng at dwlng@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 applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until January 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
