Research Assistant / Junior Research Assistant at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency, Cantonese Proficiency, Putonghua Proficiency, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Patient Interaction, Database Administration, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Knowledge, Clinical Research, Patient Recruitment, Data Collection

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree (for Research Assistant(s)); OR completed secondary education or above, with Grade E/Level 2 or above in at least 5 subjects in HKCEE, including Chinese and English (Syllabus B); OR any combination of results in at least 5 HKDSE subjects (including Level 2 or above in Chinese and English): Level 2 or above in NSS subjects, “Attained” or above in AL subjects (subject to a maximum of 2 subjects), and Grade E or above in Other Language subjects (for Junior Research Assistant(s)); (ii) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Putonghua); (iii) proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office; (iv) good communication skills; (v) willingness to learn; and (vi) good interpersonal skills and a responsible work attitude. Experience in patient interaction, database administration and maintenance, artificial intelligence or statistical knowledge would be an advantage. On-the-job training will be provided. Those with less experience may be considered for appointment as Junior Research Assistant. The appointee(s) will be responsible for (a) working predominantly on clinical research in the Division of Cardiology at the Princes of Wales Hospital; (b) coordinating the clinical study with patient recruitment and follow-up in clinics and hospital wards; (c) assisting in data collection and database maintenance; and (d) performing other tasks as assigned. Occasional out-of-hospital work may be required. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should provide the following documents in the online application: (1) full curriculum vitae (including academic qualifications, research experience and publications); (2) copies of academic certificates; and (3) reference letters. The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Responsibilities

The appointee will conduct clinical research within the Division of Cardiology at Princes of Wales Hospital. Responsibilities include coordinating patient recruitment, follow-ups, and maintaining research databases.