Post-doctoral Fellow, Department of Psychiatry
- Recruiter
- THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
- Location
- Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
- Posted
- 04 Jan 2021
- End of advertisement period
- 10 Feb 2021
- Ref
- 502622
- Academic Discipline
- Clinical, Pre-clinical & Health, Other Health & Social Care, Physical Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Postdocs
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
The University of Hong Kong 's highest priorities are to create opportunities for the very best academic talents to excel and to advance human knowledge to the benefit of society. We serve the needs of Hong Kong, the wider region and the rest of the world.
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Psychiatry (21500)
Categories: Academic-related Staff
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Psychiatry (Ref.: 502622), to commence as soon as possible for two to three years.
Applicants should possess a doctoral degree by research in psychology, social sciences, public health, sociology, statistics or related disciplines, with an excellent publication track record. They should have a strong quantitative background, relevant post-doctoral experience in conducting and managing community research and clinical studies, and demonstrated expertise in the analysis of datasets. They should also have the ability to work independently and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, the ability to collaborate with external parties including academics and social service groups, and excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese.
The appointee will participate in an ethnic minority mental health pilot project with an aim to evaluate the effectiveness of mental health counselling for the ethnic minority in the Hong Kong community. He/She will manage the evaluation component of the project, liaise with project sites for data acquisition, write academic papers, train and supervise research staff, and perform other duties as assigned. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 501961) need not re-apply.
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 C.V. Closes December 31, 2020 (extended to February 10, 2021).
