Research Assistant I/II ((holding the functional title of Data Analyst Assistant) in The Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention within the Faculty of Social Sciences (Ref.: 525849)
We now invite applications for the captioned post to assist in several research projects for community mental wellbeing.
Requirements
- A good Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics, or related disciplines
- Relevant experience in (i) dashboard development; (ii) ML/AI model integration, and customisation; (iii) Cloud infrastructure development/migration/integration;
- Knowledge of programming in data analytics (i.e., R, Python, SAS) and DBMS such as MSSQL
- Agile development, CI/CD, and DevOps
- A keen interest in the latest generative AI developments and a passion for innovation
- Good attention to detail, good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and in teams, and competence in time management.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with researches related to statistical and data analytics, modelling
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of the data collection platform
- Assist with dashboard development and database management
- Assist in preparation of presentations and reports
- Participate in all stages of the system development life cycle, including requirements analysis, system development, testing, implementation, and ongoing support for IT-related projects;
- perform other research-related duties as assigned.
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, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 30, 2024, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency
