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Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Officer/Assistant Research Officer, School of Public Health

Employer
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
Location
Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
Closing date
31 Aug 2019

Work type: Full-time
Department: School of Public Health (22400)
Categories: Academic-related Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow (PDF)/Research Officer (RO)/Assistant Research Officer (ARO) (4 posts) in the School of Public Health (Ref.: 495821), to commence as soon as possible on a two-year temporary basis for PDF, or on a two-year fixed-term basis for RO/ARO, with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should possess a doctoral degree by research (Ph.D., D.Sc., Dr.P.H. or equivalent) in statistics, mathematical modelling, public health or health policy.  Hands-on experience in health economics, labor/workforce economics and projections would be highly desirable.  The appointees will develop simulation models for healthcare workforce planning and forecasting.  They will collect and analyze data, produce reports, provide support to the research team, and perform other duties as assigned.  Enquiries about the duties of the posts should be sent to Dr. Janice Johnston at jjohnsto@hku.hk.  Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 494430) need not re-apply.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.  The appointments on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary for RO, or up to 10% of basic salary for ARO.  For RO, housing benefits will also be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 31, 2019, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

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