Research Assistant I/II in the Division of Geriatric Medicine

Research Assistant I/II in the Division of Geriatric Medicine of the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine  (Ref.: 534789)

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal Investigator in clinical research projects related to dementia care and doctor-patient communication
• Recruit subject and conduct questionnaires
• Perform data collection, management and analysis
• Conduct literature review and report writing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or above in Psychology, Social Sciences, Counseling, Nursing, Medicine or other healthcare-related disciplines, preferably with at least 1 year’s post-qualification experience in research work
• Experience in using statistical software such as SPSS and/or R
• Excellent proficiency in both spoken and written English and Chinese (including Cantonese for patient interaction)
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated, mature, responsible, hardworking, and able to work independently and as a team
• Experience in qualitative research would be advantageous

Enquires about the duties should be sent to Ms. Monica Lau at monicawc@hku.hk

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 534213) need not re-apply. 

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Applications Open: Mar 27 2026 China Standard Time
Applications Close: Apr 30 2026 11:55 PM China Standard Time

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