Senior Research Assistant (holding the functional title of Statistical Officer)
Job Summary
Senior Research Assistant (holding the functional title of Statistical Officer) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 536324) (to commence as soon as possible for one year with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree a Masters degree with at least 1 year of experience or a Bachelors degree with at least 3 years of experience in statistics or a related discipline. Experience in statistical analysis and proficiency in statistical software (e.g. SPSS R Python) are preferred. Knowledge of clinical trials and/or biomedical research would be an advantage. Applicants should be reliable honest committed self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility and able to work independently as well as in a team.
The appointee will assist in clinical trials and other research projects. Patient contact may be necessary as part of the duties. He/she will conduct statistical analysis power/sample size estimation prepare publications contribute to grant proposals and reports and perform other duties as assigned.
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 posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from June 5 2026 and continue until June 10 2026or until the posts are filled whichever is earlier.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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.