Senior Research Assistant /Research Assistant I/II in the Division of Geriatric Medicine of the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 534788)

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on multiple research projects under the supervision of the Principal Investigator
• Conduct qualitative research activities for ongoing studies, including participant recruitment, semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and thematic analysis
• Lead the development, deployment, and maintenance of AI chatbots for medical education
• Collaborate with technical teams on chatbot design, testing, and refinement
• Coordinate research projects, including ethics applications, data collection, and study logistics
• Administer questionnaires, manage research databases, and perform quantitative data analysis
• Conduct literature reviews and assist with manuscript preparation and report writing
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Enquires about the duties should be sent to Ms. Monica Lau at monicawc@hku.hk

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or above in Psychology, Social Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Informatics, Education or other related disciplines; with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience, and preferably with some supervisory experience
• Experience in using qualitative research software (e.g., NVivo) and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R)
• Possess skills in qualitative research methodology, including experience conducting interviews, focus groups, and thematic analysis
• Possess technical skills in AI/machine learning, software development, or information technology, with experience in server management, platform development, or chatbot/conversational AI systems
• A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation, maturity, responsibility, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience in education research, medical education, or end-of-life care research is an advantage

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and 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 and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 30, 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: Mar 27, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close: Apr 30, 2026 (HK Time)