Research Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences

Ref.: 530951
Work type: Full-time
Department: Faculty of Social Sciences (30000)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Research Assistant Professor (holding the title of Project Manager (Capacity Building and Innovation)) in the Faculty of Social Sciences

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and Responsibilities

Involve in the research team of the Jockey Club End-of-Life Community Care Project (www.JCECC.hk ) to work on cutting-edge research and evaluation studies in End-of-Life Care (EoLC). Duties and responsibilities include:

• supervise a team of post-doctoral fellows and research staff and work together on cutting-edge research in EoLC
• perform advanced level of data analysis (quantitative and qualitative)
• advance knowledge based on the data and disseminate it through peer-review journals or other means
• draft proposals, reports and presentations relevant to the project
• liaise with project collaborators and partners
• mentor junior research staff
• support and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• a Ph.D. 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
• good command of written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese) and English
• the ability to multi-task and work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines
• the ability to work well independently and collaboratively as a team
• the 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
• demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and the ability to contribute to the innovative curriculum development of courses for professionals which might be converted to components of postgraduate programmes in future

This position will immerse the appointee in both academic research and teaching in the multi-disciplinary EoLC team, thus pave the path towards interdisciplinary academic position in future.

What We Offer

The appointment will commence from as soon as possible on a temporary basis until December 31, 2025, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk ) and upload an up-to-date CV, quoting the job reference number, with information on current/expected remuneration and availability. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 30, 2025 , or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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