Senior Research Assistant/ Research Assistant I/II in Community Child Health Unit in the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.:530675) (to commence as soon as possible, on a one-year temporary basis or two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)
Applicants should possess a Bachelor degree or above in community child health, nutrition & dietetics, nursing or health-care related disciplines. Experiences in health research projects and lifestyle modification programmes are definite advantages. They should be proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese) as well as the ability to work independently and as a team. The appointees will assist in a large-scale community health project collaborated with different universities and non-government organisations. The appointee will be responsible for service programme development, providing training to service providers, fieldwork in different settings, data collection, preparing reports and presentations, and perform other duties as assigned. Irregular working hours including working on weekends/holidays may be required.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on fixed-term basis will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme totalling up to 10% of basic salary.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. and academic transcripts. Review of applications will start on Dec 10, 2024 and until the post is filled.
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