Senior Research Assistant (holding the functional title of Project Officer) in the School of Nursing

Senior Research Assistant (holding the functional title of Project Officer) in the School of Nursing (Ref.: 533326) (to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in Social Sciences, Statistics, Nursing, Public Health or health-related disciplines, with at least 3 year’s post-qualification experience.  They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; good communication skills; and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.  Preference will be given to those with a track record of implementing population-based surveys and statistical analysis. Experience in handling quantitative research with statistical programming (e.g. STATA, R or SPSS) and/or qualitative research would be distinct advantages.  

The appointee will be responsible for coordinating school-based surveys or community-based clinical trials, liaising with schools and community partners, and analyzing data from studies related to tobacco and alcohol use. He/She will also assist in subject recruitment, instrument development, intervention delivery; and perform other administrative duties as assigned.  On-the-job training related to research and statistical methods will be provided. Irregular working hours may be required occasionally.  Enquiries about the post should be sent to Prof. Derek Cheung at derekcheung@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 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.