Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant l/ll in the Sau Po Centre on Ageing within the Faculty of Social Sciences (Ref.: 531319), to commence as soon as possible, on a 1-year temporary term with University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in Social Sciences, Psychology, Statistics, Data science, Public Health or related disciplinary studies, preferably with at least 1-year work experience or further studies in healthcare, technology, gerontology. Applications with relevant research and project experience will be prioritized.
Adequate knowledge of quantitative analysis, experience in using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata) is highly preferred with good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (fluency in Cantonese is required). Familiarity with MS office applications will be an advantage.
The applicants should have empathy with older adults, be self-motivated and willing to learn research as well as project implementation and management skills, a good collaborator and is also able to work independently with a strong sense of responsibility. Applicants should be able to communicate efficiently with older adults.
The appointees will be part of the research team to conduct high-impact research related to older adults and their family caregivers, gerontechnology, big data analysis. He/She will be involved in data collection and analysis, literature review, support project activities and other duties as assigned.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a data and written test, and an interview.
Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 530954) need not to re-apply.
What We Offer
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.
The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. indicating the name and correspondence details of two referees. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
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