Research Assistant I/II (several posts) in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (Ref.: 528599)
We now invite applications for the captioned post(s).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with a team of researchers on health economics/pharmacoeconomics projects related to health preference elicitation using health survey methods (e.g., Discrete Choice Experiment, time trade-off, and other health preference survey methodologies), quality of life measures, patient-reported outcomes measures, survey validation, and economic evaluations in areas including but not limited to mental well-being, mental disorders, infectious diseases, cardiology, and oncology.
- Assist in the management of community-related projects.
- Assist in subject recruitment, design of health preference surveys, and conducting face-to-face interviews (individual or focus group).
- Conduct standard statistical and modelling analysis of health preference choice data.
- Conduct qualitative interviews and analysis.
- Assist in the implementation of research projects in Hong Kong SAR and across mainland China.
- Prepare and manage submissions to the IRB.
- Prepare reports and manuscripts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Health Economics, Health Sciences, Public Health, Social Science, Social Work and Social Administration, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related healthcare discipline.
- A relevant background in quality of life research, mixed methods research, analysing health preference choice datasets using R, STATA, or other analytical tools; designing questionnaires using Qualtrics; conducting qualitative interviews and analysis using NVivo software will be an advantage.
- The ability to implement statistical analyses of health preference choice data.
- Excellent coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- A good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese).
- A strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Those with higher qualifications and more experience will be appointed as Research Assistant I.
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What We Offer
The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis or a 2-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.
Enquiries about the duties of the posts should be sent to Dr. Edmund Yiu at hheyiu@hku.hk
How to Apply
The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 15, 2024, or until the post(s) are filled, whichever is earlier.
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