Senior Research AssistantResearch Assistant III (holding the functional title of Senior Data AnalystData Analyst) (several posts) in the Division of Community Medicine and Public Health Practice
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Job Summary
Senior Research Assistant/Research Assistant I/II (holding the functional title of Senior Data Analyst/Data Analyst) (several posts) in the Division of Community Medicine and Public Health Practice School of Public Health (Ref.: 533275) (to commence as soon as possible on a one-year temporary basis or two-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)
Applicants to the Senior Research Assistant post should possess a Bachelors degree or above in statistics biostatistics or related disciplines with at least 3 years work experience. They should have a strong quantitative background good communication and data visualization skills the ability to present abstract concepts in an accessible way to all organizational levels and to acquire new statistical techniques by self-learning. They should be responsible mature attentive to details and able to work independently and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of multilevel modelling time series analysis demographic methods missing data analysis and fundamental machine learning is essential. Experience in epidemiological data analysis of large datasets using R and/or STATA is highly preferred. Those with less experience may be considered as Research Assistant I/II. Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.
The appointees will work on a large population-based cohort with over 46000 participants in 20000 households and assist in the applied epidemiological and/or statistical research. They will conduct statistical analyses generate tables and figures draft parts of the method and result sections for publications and reports manage internal and external data transfers assist in data and computer security and perform other duties as assigned. Enquiries about the duties of the posts should be sent to .
Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 532192) need not re-apply.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme totalling up to 10% of basic salary.
The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until December 22 2025 or until the posts are filled whichever is earlier.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Spss
- Data Collection
- R
- Stata
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Data Mining
- Market Research
- Visual Basic
- Operations Research
- SAS
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
Established in 1911, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is the territory’s oldest institute of higher learning and also an internationally recognized, research led, comprehensive university.
