Research Assistant in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (Ref: 532863)
We now invite applications for the captioned post.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform literature reviews for research project(s)
- Design the study questionnaires
- Prepare human ethics applications for research projects
- Conduct patient recruitment and data collection at the participating sites
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- Prepare reports and manuscripts
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in healthcare-related or social sciences disciplines, including but not limited to health economics, public health, pharmacy, nursing, biostatistics, psychology, social work, social administration, or a related field, is required. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Candidates with more experience or higher qualifications may be considered for the position of Research Assistant I or Senior Research Assistant.
- Experience in conducting willingness to pay (WTP) and patients’ preference study using Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE) survey method or cost-effective analysis is an advantage.
- Experience in performing qualitative and/or quantitative analyses using various tools such as NVivo, Qualtrics, R, STATA, SAS, will be an advantage.
- A strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently and in a team.
- A good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese).
- Attentive to details.
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. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Dr. Edmund Yiu (hheyiu@hku.hk) or Dr. Vanessa Ng (vanwsng@hku.hk).
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 15 September 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