Senior Research Assistant in the Sau Po Centre on Agein

26 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Research Field

Sociology
Ethics in health sciences
Psychological sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Hong Kong

Application Deadline

31 Mar 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Work type: Full-time
Department: Sau Po Centre on Ageing (30302)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Applications are invited for appointment as Senior Research Assistant (Several Posts) in the Sau Po Centre on Ageing within the Faculty of Social Sciences (Ref.:524521), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. 

The applicants should possess a Master’s degree or above in Gerontology, Psychology, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Statistics, or a related discipline with at least 1-year post-qualification experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 3-years post qualification experience in related disciplines. Previous work experience in big data analysis and developing and managing territory-wide projects in collaboration with community partners, is highly desirable. Applicants with experience in research projects relating to family caregivers of older adults and/or cost effectiveness evaluation will be preferred. Knowledge of statistics and big data analysis, and interest in pursuing postgraduate study (M.Phil. or Ph.D.) would be advantageous. They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (fluency in Cantonese would be an advantage), familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata) and MS Office applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.), and good interpersonal and organizational skills.

The appointees will conduct high-impact research related to family caregivers of older adults and manage territory-wide caregiver support project(s). The appointees will work in a multidisciplinary team with local and international experts to conduct research in relations to family caregivers of older adults and/or gerontechnology; The appointees will also have opportunities to earn publication authorships and receive other professional development support.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a data and written test, and an interview. 

What we offer 

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 applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until March 31, 2024, or until the post are filled, whichever is earlier.

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Country

Hong Kong

City

Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/364161/senior-research-ass…

Contact

City

Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong

STATUS: EXPIRED