The University of Hong Kong
Apply now Ref.: 526859 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Public Health (22400) Categories: Research Staff Hong Kong
Senior Research Assistant or Research Assistant I/II in the Centre for Psycho-oncology Research & Teaching and the Division of Behavioural Sciences of the School of Public Health (Ref.: 526859) (to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)
Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree, preferably in psychology, social sciences, sport science or related disciplines. They should have a good command of both spoken and written Chinese and English; good communication and interpersonal skills; knowledge of basic statistics; and proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and English and Chinese word processing. They should be a self-motivated and organized team player. Experience in research and using SPSS for data analysis is highly preferred. A keen interest in psycho-oncology research would be an advantage.
Applicants who apply for Research Assistant I/Senior Research Assistant should have the experience of monitoring a research project independently and supervising junior research staff. Applicants who apply for Senior Research Assistant should have a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years' experience; or a Master's degree plus 1 year's post-qualification experience; or a Ph.D. degree.
The appointee will conduct cancer patient recruitment in clinical settings; perform face-to-face/phone assessments with patients; assist in data analysis and compiling of progress report; and perform other duties as assigned. He/She will work closely with the multidisciplinary team from the HKU Jockey Club Institute of Cancer Care on an implementation study. He/She may be involved in CBT-based intervention studies for cancer patients. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Professor Wendy Lam at [email protected].
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 applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start on June 12, 2024 and continue until August 31, 2024 , or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
Advertised: Jun 3, 2024 (HK Time) Applications close: Aug 31, 2024 (HK Time)
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