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Research Assistant at The Chinese University of Hong Kong
, Hong Kong, China -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Statistical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Research Coordination, Data Analysis, Health Promotion, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Self-Learning, Group-Based Intervention, Public Health, Mental Health, Adolescent Health, Social Marketing, Research Methodology, Research Paper Publishing

Industry

Higher Education

Description
The Centre for Health Behaviours Research under The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care has been actively engaged in various public health research projects in Hong Kong and the Mainland China. Areas of interdisciplinary health research including promoting adolescent and the public’s behavioral health and mental health. Emphasis is put on practical applications. Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in Public Health, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Psychology, Social or Health Sciences, or other relevant disciplines; (ii) some statistical skills; (iii) good interpersonal and communication skills; and (iv) an excellent command of English and Cantonese. Prior experience and skills in conducting or co-ordinating research or leading group-based intervention projects would be advantageous. Self-learners are welcome to apply. The appointee will work at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatin. He/She will be responsible for (a) co-ordinating various research functions; (b) leading group-based health promotion projects; and (c) performing data analysis. On-the-job training on research methodology, research paper publishing, social marketing, health promotion, biostatistics and epidemiology will be provided. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to mutual agreement. 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 be responsible for coordinating various research functions and leading group-based health promotion projects. Additionally, they will perform data analysis as part of their role.