Applications are invited for appointment as Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 534994) (to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)
Applicants should ideally possess a Master’s degree or above in the field of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public health or another related discipline.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Professor Peter Tanuseputro and Professor Amy Ng. Prof Tanuseputro is family physician and a public health physician who conducts health services research using ‘big data’ in the areas of primary care, end-of-life care, and care for frail and vulnerable populations. He runs research in a team-based environment, with a focus on development of both junior faculty and research staff. Prof Amy Ng is a family physician whose interests include mental health, medical education and lifestyle medicine.
The successful candidate should have good command of written and spoken English. They will have good communication skills and can multitask. They should also be able to work independently while staying organized in a fast-paced environment. They would have shown evidence of academic excellence in their undergraduate/post-graduate studies.
They are expected to assist the core project team members in planning and coordinating research projects, mainly in the area of health services research in an ethnic minority clinic and also a lifestyle medicine coaching programme. They will oversee data analysis and data collection, working with the data analyst on the team, along with trainees and other research staff. They will prepare papers and presentations; perform administrative tasks (e.g., setting up and running meetings, preparation of grants, submission of manuscripts, liaising with patients and participants of research studies) and perform other tasks as needed for the team. There will be ample opportunities to work with research and health professionals to develop a research career in health and health services.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. This position has a salary range as a Senior Research Assistant. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Prof. Peter Tanuseputro at petertan@hku.hk and Prof Amy Ng at amyppng@hku.hk.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 5th May, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
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