Research Assistant II in the Centre for Psycho-oncology Research & Teaching and the Division of Behavioural Sciences of the School of Public Health (Ref.: 528706) (to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability)
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in psychology, social sciences, sport science or related disciplines. They should have an excellent command of both spoken and written Chinese and English; good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills; a strong sense of responsibility, knowledge of basic statistics; and proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint). They should be detailed-oriented, self-motivated and able to work independently and as a team. Experience in research and using SPSS for data analysis is highly preferred. A keen interest in psycho-oncology research would be an advantage.
The appointee will conduct cancer patient recruitment in clinical settings; perform face-to-face/phone assessments with patients; assist in data analysis and compiling of progress report; and perform other duties as assigned. He/She will work closely with the multidisciplinary team of the HKU Jockey Club Institute of Cancer Care on an implementation study. He/She may involve in CBT-based intervention studies for cancer patients. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Professor Wendy Lam at wwtlam@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 application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start on August 21, 2024 and continue until November 19, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
