Research Assistant I/II (several posts) in the School of Public Health (Ref.: 520319) (to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in public health, medical science, or related disciplines. They should have a good command of spoken and written English and Chinese; good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and IT proficiency (MS Word and Excel). They should be responsible, ethical, self-motivated, detail-minded, and able to work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary team. Experience in community-based research would be an advantage.
The appointees will contribute to community-based studies on the epidemiology and vaccine responses of respiratory virus infections (e.g. COVID-19 and influenza) in Hong Kong. They will recruit participants, conduct regular follow-up through interviews or phone calls, collect door-to-door clinical specimens, and perform other duties as assigned. Work outside normal office hours and on weekends may be required occasionally. Information about the School can be obtained at http://sph.hku.hk.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start on May 24, 2023 and continue until July 31, 2023, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
