Research Assistant / Junior Research Assistant

The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care is inviting passionate talents to join its multidisciplinary research team focusing on knowledge creation and insight extraction from massive datasets. Some of the world-leading research projects are (1) employing machine learning model to study the diseases prevention; (2) using deep learning; and (3) using artificial intelligence platforms to support physicians. 

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor's degree or above in Statistics, or a related discipline; (ii) at least one to two years related experience; (iii) knowledge of statistical modelling and/or machine learning as well as proficiency in related programming languages, preferably R or Python; (iv) self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and as a team; and (v) proficiency in written English. 

Duties include (a) providing statistical support to research projects related to health, including data collection, analysis and management; (b) preparing data collection instruments and protocol, selecting data samples and ensuring data quality; (c) using statistical software or programming for data analysis, producing insightful graphs and tables; (d) assisting in the preparation of research papers publication; (e) assisting in project planning and supervision of student helpers; and (f) performing other job-related ad-hoc tasks. 

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.