Post-Doctoral Fellow (to be seconded to GBAICTI as its Data Scientist)
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Post-Doctoral Fellow (to be seconded to GBAICTI as its Data Scientist)(Ref.: 534815)
The Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute (GBAICTI) is a wholly-owned entity of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region serving as a centralized clinical research facilitation platform with the mission of creating and sustaining a thriving clinical research ecosystem and driving development in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area (GBA).
In November 2024 the University of Hong Kong LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) was appointed as the operator of December 2025 the Real-World Study and Application Centre (RWSAC) was established under GBAICTI to open up local health and medical databases and promote collaboration between Hong Kong and other GBA cities.
We are now seeking a high-calibre professional to join the RWSAC (located at Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone) as Data Scientist.
We now invite applications for the captioned post.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage process and analyse complex real-world healthcare datasets to generate insights and evidence.
- Develop and implement data pipelines for the ingestion curation and transformation of RWD into the common data model.
- Conduct advanced statistical analyses and epidemiological studies on RWD.
- Collaborate with the Research Coordinators and Project Managers to define analysis plans and ensure data quality for specific projects.
- Prepare analysis datasets reports and visualisations for both internal stakeholders and external clients/sponsors.
- Ensure all data handling and analysis comply with stringent data security privacy and governance protocols.
Requirements
- PhD degree or above in Epidemiology Data Science Statistics Information Systems Computer Science or related disciplines.
- Minimum 3 years experience in epidemiology data science data analysis or data management field.
- Proficiency in analytics tools such as Python SQL and R
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including both Cantonese and Putonghua).
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and/or an interview.
What We Offer
The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 2 years 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 at the Universitys Careers site () and upload an up-to-date of applications will start from April 15 2026 and continue until May 31 2026 or until the post(s) is/are filled whichever is earlier.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality ethics inclusivity diversity and transparency
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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.
