Career Opportunities

Part-time Research Assistant II in the School of Public Health (Ref: 530179) (to commence as soon as possible for six months, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)

Applicants should possess a higher diploma or above. They should have an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese), and good interpersonal and communication skills especially with elderly people. They should also be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

The appointees will assist in the “Hong Kong Elderly Biobank” research project. They will be responsible for recruiting participants via telephone and collecting data through face-to-face interviews across territory-wide community health centres in Hong Kong, as well as performing administrative tasks as assigned. They will be expected to work during daytime on weekdays for not more than 30 hours per week. He/she may be required to work outside normal office hours/on weekends occasionally. He/she will gain excellent practical experience in the medical/ public health field from this post. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Ms Michelle Kwong (e-mail: mkhy@hku.hk).

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until November 30, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.