Senior Technical Officer/Technical Officer in the HKU-Pasteur Research Pole, School of Public Health (Ref.: 528899), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
HKU-Pasteur Research Pole, a joint laboratory created as a long-term collaborative project between Institut Pasteur and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) (www.hkupasteur.hku.hk/). We are seeking dedicated Project Coordinator on Climate Change Research to join the Pasteur Network members within LMICs (Algeria, Sao Paolo, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire, Madagascar, Morocco, Niger, Laos, Tunisia, Uruguay, Hanoi). This role is critical to advancing the understanding and responding to climate change impact on health in the local context. The ideal candidate will be a national of the country they are applying from, or a person with in-depth knowledge of the local language, culture, communities, and stakeholders. This position demands a blend of expertise amongst the following topics: 1) scientific research, 2) data analysis skills, 3) communication and advocacy, and 4) political acumen, but above all, a 5) passion for climate change and health issues.
Key Responsibilities:
• Engage in knowledge transfer.
• Develop a landscaping analysis with a focus on their country and region.
• Identity challenges and opportunities within the workplans.
• Conduct and lead research and data analysis on the confluence of climate and health.
• Build collaborations within HKU and HK Government, as well as relevant regional stakeholders to advocate for climate change and health related policies and practices.
• Communicate research findings effectively to diverse audiences, including policymakers, community leaders, and the public.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration with other Network fellows and the exemplar institutes.
• Attend in-person and virtual regional and fellow-wide convenings.
Qualifications:
- Level of scientific degree: Master degree or above in epidemiology, biomedical engineering, or political science, or related disciplines
- Experience:
- Within the field of climate change and health
- Expected Qualifications but not limited to experience with GIS and health data, entomology linked to environmental changes, communication on climate and health with stakeholders, knowledge management related to climate, women’s health and climate, experience in data analysis and modelling
- Has political prowess and advocacy experience (e.g., experience in diplomacy, communication, lobbying)
- Experience with knowledge transfer and capacity building
- Experience in grant writing, communications
- Passion: Demonstrated passion about subject (i.e., climate change and health)
- Applicants with less qualifications or experience may be considered for the position of Technical Officer
Additional Attributes:
- Ability to contribute to new research teams, fostering diversity and a sustainable workforce to address unmet field/discipline and public health needs.
- Capacity to bring innovation and new technologies to the institutes, enhancing interdisciplinary research.
- Commitment to fostering cooperation and laying the foundations for new collaborative opportunities.
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 the following documents in ONE SINGLE file arranged in the specified order:
- A cover letter responds to the following two questions using no more than 250 words per question:
- telling us what topic(s) you would focus your fellowship on within the intersection of climate and health and why?
- the current connections that you have (within the geography you are applying) that you could leverage for climate and health research and advocacy during your fellowship?
- A curriculum vitae and publication list highlighting the most important papers with detailed bibliometric information on each publication listed, including (i) the impact factor of the journal; (ii) journal rank in category in the format of ‘the rank out of total number of journals in that specific category’, with reference to Journal Citation Reports (JCR); and (iii) authorship role ((co-)first author, (co-)corresponding author or last author).
- 1-2 letters of reference should be sent separately to hku-pasteur@hku.hk.
Review of applications will start immediately and continue until September 30, 2024, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
