Research Scientist (at the rank of Assistant Research Officer) in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute (HKJCGHI) of the School of Public Health

The University of Hong Kong

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Work type: Full-time

Department: School of Public Health (22400)

Categories: Research Staff

Hong Kong

Research Scientist (at the rank of Assistant Research Officer) in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute (HKJCGHI) of the School of Public Health (Ref.: 536889), to commence as soon as possible on a one-year temporary or two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

HKU has partnered with the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) and The University of Cambridge to establish the HKJCGHI, with funding support from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. IVI is a non-profit international organization dedicated to vaccines and vaccination for global health. The Epidemiology, Public Health and Impact (EPIC) Unit coordinates HKJCGHI’s work streams in epidemiology,



pandemic preparedness and capacity building.

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related field. A PhD degree in a relevant discipline is desirable but not required. Applicants should have 3-5 years of experience in epidemiological research, preferably in the fields of infectious diseases, vaccines, pandemic preparedness or antimicrobial resistance.

Applicants should demonstrate robust quantitative skills, including experience with statistical software such as R, SAS, or Stata, and the ability to manage and analyze large epidemiological datasets. Familiarity with the design and implementation of epidemiological studies is highly desirable. They should have excellent written and spoken English skills. Preference will be given to candidates with prior work experience in global health, international organizations, or low- and middle-income country (LMIC) s

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