Senior Research Assistant in the Faculty of Social Sciences

Senior Research Assistant in the Faculty of Social Sciences We now invite applications for the captioned post, who will be under the supervision of Professor Vivian Lou, the Project Director of the Jockey Club End-of-Life Community Care Project ( www.JCECC.hk ) and will be involve majorly in the Project’s research work, as well as other research on elderly care and end-of-life care.

Duties and Responsibilities

Involve in the research team of the Project to work on research and evaluation studies in end-of-life care (EoLC).

Duties and responsibilities

Perform advanced level of data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) Advance knowledge based on the data and disseminate it through peer-review journals, press conference or other means Draft reports and presentations relevant to the project Mentor junior research staff Support and perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director Requirements Master’s degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, Counseling, Public Health, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health or a related discipline, preferably with clinical experiences in EoLC or gerontology care.

A PhD degree in a relevant discipline is an advantage but not compulsory 1 year’s post-qualification working experience Good command of written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese) and English Ability to multi-task and work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as a team Ability to develop a body of high-quality publications in scholarly journals with global impact Proficiency in statistical software packages, including SPSS and R, for large and complex data analysis Proven knowledge and experience in undertaking research related to EoLC is advantageous Relevant post-doctoral work experience and an excellent track record of publications will be advantages What We Offer The appointment will commence from as soon as possible on temporary basis until June 30, 2027.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. How to Apply The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online, upload a covering letter and an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until November 30 , 2026 , or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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