Research Assistant Professor / Post-doctoral Fellow in the
Faculty of Social Sciences
We now invite applications for the captioned post, who will involve
in the Jockey Club End-of-Life Community Care Project (
www.JCECC.hk ).
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 include:
- Supervise a team of research staff on research and evaluation
tasks in EoLC
- 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
Liaise with project collaborators and partners
Mentor junior research staff
Support and perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Applicants with less experience or qualifications may be
considered for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow
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
October 31, 2026 , or until the
post is filled, whichever is earlier.
The University is an equal opportunities employer
and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and
transparency
Advertised: Sep 15, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close: Oct 31, 2026 (HK Time)
