Research Assistant III in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy

Research Assistant I/II in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (Ref.: 533960)

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

About the opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to join Prof Joseph Blais research team at the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy LKS Faculty of Medicine The University of Hong Kong. The Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy has many collaborative research projects with other departments teaching hospitals universities and the pharmaceutical industry. As a research assistant you will support research to understand medication adherence among patients with chronic diseases in Hong Kong allowing you to apply your communication writing and project management skills. Any questions about the post can be directed to .

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support questionnaire-based project on medication adherence
• Screen patients who may be eligible to participate at hospital clinics
• Explain the study answer questions and obtain informed consent from study participants
• Administer the questionnaire in Cantonese or English
• Record and store research data according to established procedure protocol and policies
• Conduct data entry and data analysis
• Search scientific literature to retrieve read and extract data from research studies
• Prepare and write funding agency reports
• Support administrative and project management tasks including progress reports liaising with clinicians and project staff

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelors degree or post-graduate qualification preferably with some knowledge of healthcare and medications
• Must have excellent command of English and Cantonese ability to read and write Chinese (Traditional) is MANDATORY
• A strong commitment to integrity and personal responsibility
• Great organizational skills and attentive to details
• An interest in developing research data analysis and scientific communication skills

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above should apply online and upload an up-to-date of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until March 15 2026 or until the post is filled whichever is earlier.

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