Part-time Research Assistant I/II / Student Research Assistant

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong
Temporary
Part-time

1 month ago

Part-time Research Assistant I/II / Student Research Assistant in the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 525989)We now invite applications for the captioned posts.Duties and Responsibilities

join an internationally active research team focusing on big data and simulation modeling development in health services and web development
assist with the application and validation of electronic medical record-based cohort study methodologies
conduct data manipulation and visualization
prepare scientific publications, grant proposals, and reports
provide general administrative and operational support
perform other duties as assigned

The posts provide an excellent training opportunity for those who are interested in big data research. Enquiries about the post should be sent to Prof. Shirley Li at or Ms Effie Cheung at .Requirements

Research Assistant I/II: a Bachelor's degree or higher, ideally in the fields of epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related areas
Student Research Assistant: current undergraduate or postgraduate students with a background in computer science, applied artificial intelligence, decision analytics, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or similar fields
a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese
responsible, detail-oriented, able to work independently and collaboratively
good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
experience in statistical analysis and proficiency in statistical and computer modeling software (e.g., R, Python, Matlab, SAS, C++) would be advantageous
understanding of machine learning, AI applications, and quantitative skills in healthcare and policy research is highly valued

What We OfferThe appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary part-time basis for 3 to 12 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.How to ApplyThe University only accepts online application for the above posts. 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, 2024, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparencyAdvertised:Mar 8, 2024 (HK Time)
Applications close:Apr 30, 2024 (HK Time)

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