Senior Research Officer / Research Officer, Department of Sociology and Social Policy

Lingnan University

  • Hong Kong
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. Lingnan University is a global leader in providing quality education focusing on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital era.Lingnan University's Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies run undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes. Its liberal arts education model blends the arts, science, and elements around human and humanities. Anticipating the establishment of the School of Data Science, Lingnan strives to enhance innovation and technology research to drive a positive impact in the society and the world. Building upon Lingnan's existing strength combining the best of the Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions, the University will leverage its geographical strength in the Northern Metropolis and pioneer the liberal arts education model in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond. Further information about Lingnan University is available at .Applications are now invited for the following post:Senior Research Officer / Research Officer
Department of Sociology and Social Policy
(Post Ref.: 24/95)The appointee will work on a project on discrimination and health-risk behavior using longitudinal data. The appointee will be responsible for data analysis and related research tasks, such as literature search and review.Requirements
  • A master's degree in social or behavioral sciences (e.g., sociology, economics, public health, political science, or social work)
  • Demonstrate proficiency in statistical programming languages such as Stata, Mplus, or R
  • Possess sound knowledge of quantitative research methods and the ability to interpret results effectively
  • Exhibit the capacity to work independently
  • Demonstrate fluency in both written and spoken English.
Preference will be given to individuals with expertise in health or aging research and those with experience working with large-scale or panel data.Salary and Benefits
The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, and mandatory provident fund. The position is expected to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.Application Procedure (online application only)
Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until 31 May 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The candidates shortlisted for an interview will be notified. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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