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

Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor (several posts) in the Division of Health Economics, Policy and Management of the School of Public Health (Ref.: 516204), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis and with the possibility of renewal.  

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in public health, health services research or other health-related disciplines, with post-doctoral research experiences. They should have a track record of academic research publications, strong quantitative background, and an excellent command of written and spoken English. Expertise in biostatistics/health economic outcomes research, proficiency in data analysis using R, and experience in managing research projects would be highly desirable. 

The appointees will participate in interdisciplinary multi-year research programmes to evaluate the pilot Breast Cancer Screening programme and/or the strategic development of the Hong Kong Genome Project. They will coordinate research projects, analyse data, prepare reports/publications, supervise junior research staff, and perform other duties as assigned.  Enquiries about the duties of the posts should be sent to Dr. Jianchao Quan at jquan@hku.hk.

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 appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary.

The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start on September 7, 2022, and continue until October 31, 2022, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.