Job Title
Research Assistant I/II – Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (Ref: )
Job Overview
The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a full‑time Research Assistant position in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy. The post commences as soon as possible under a one‑year temporary term or a two‑year fixed‑term contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Prof. Ian C.K. Wong’s research team and Dr. Vanessa W.S. Ng on pharmacoepidemiology research studies.
- Study and apply methodologies for pharmacoepidemiology research.
- Collect electronic health records from various sources and analyse large and complex datasets.
- Assist in writing reports, manuscripts for publications, and presentations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above in healthcare‑related disciplines or data sciences, including but not limited to pharmacy, public health, statistics, biostatistics, computer science, data science, mathematics, engineering or a related discipline with substantial training in quantitative research methods.
- Good command of both written and spoken English and Cantonese/Chinese.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical, mature, attentive to details, able to work independently and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
- Research experience in analysing electronic health records using statistical and/or mathematical approaches (highly desirable).
- Proficiency in statistical and computer modelling software (e.g., SAS, R, Python) (advantageous).
Employment Details
Full‑time position. One‑year temporary term or two‑year fixed‑term contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.
Compensation & Benefits
Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Annual leave, medical benefits, and free access to on‑campus gyms and libraries.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online applications for this post. Applicants should submit an up‑to‑date CV online. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 31 December 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Prof. Ian C.K. Wong ( ) or Dr. Vanessa W.S. Ng ( ).
EEO Statement
The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.
Application Timeline
Advertised: Nov 6, 2025 (HK Time)
Applications close: Dec 31, 2025 (HK Time)
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