Career Opportunities

Part-time Research Assistant I/II in the School of Public Health (Ref. no.: 530354) (to commence as soon as possible for six months on temporary term, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above. They should have an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (both Cantonese and Putonghua), and good interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates with lower academic qualifications may be considered for the position of Research Assistant II.

The appointee will assist in the research projects, which aims to optimize outcomes for breast cancer patients by improving the efficiency and satisfaction of oncology consultations using Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools. The appointee will be responsible for collecting and organizing patient data, assisting with consultation assessments, and managing essential research-related tasks. He/she will be expected to work during daytime on weekdays for not more than 20 hours per week. 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 Professor Kathy Leung (e-mail: ksmleung@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 December 31, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.