Research Assistant Professor / Post-doctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Social Sciences
We now invite applications for the captioned post, who will involve in the Jockey Club End-of-Life Community Care Project (www.JCECC.hk).
Duties and Responsibilities
Involve in the research team of the Project to work on research and evaluation studies in end-of-life care (EoLC). Duties and responsibilities include:
- Supervise a team of research staff on research and evaluation tasks in EoLC
- Perform advanced level of data analysis (quantitative and qualitative)
- Advance knowledge based on the data and disseminate it through peer-review journals, press conference or other means
- Draft reports and presentations relevant to the project
- Liaise with project collaborators and partners
- Mentor junior research staff
- Support and perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, Counseling, Public Health, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health or a related discipline, preferably with clinical experiences in EoLC or gerontology care
- Good command of written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese) and English
- Ability to multi-task and work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as a team
- Ability to develop a body of high-quality publications in scholarly journals with global impact
- Proficiency in statistical software packages, including SPSS and R, for large and complex data analysis
- Proven knowledge and experience in undertaking research related to EoLC is advantageous
- Relevant post-doctoral work experience and an excellent track record of publications will be advantages
- Applicants with less experience or qualifications may be considered for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow
What We Offer
The appointment will commence from as soon as possible on temporary basis until June 30, 2027. 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 applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online, upload a covering letter and an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until October 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
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