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University of Hong Kong

Assistant Research Officer

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Newport News, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/8/2026

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A Research Assistant assists with a research program or project. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. Typically conduct research under the guidance of senior researchers or professors. These roles are often held by undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in relevant fields, or individuals with relevant work experience.

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537120 Work type:

Full-time Categories:

Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Research Officer in the School of Chinese Medicine (Ref.:537120), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Applicants should possess (i) a Ph. D. degree in Chinese Medicine or related disciplines with at least 5 years' of relevant experience in clinical trial studies, with preferable HK registered Chinese medicine practitioners (RCMPs); (ii) proven capacity in research, with a good track record of high-quality publications in the field of Chinese Medicine; and (iii) demonstrated experience in ethics application, study design, and protocol preparation. Applicants with experience in conducting clinical trials or in implementation of community research projects would have an advantage. Applicants should be able to work effectively both independently and in collaboration across teams to advance research initiatives. They should also be meticulous and have demonstrated ability to manage a research team to achieve project objectives. The appointees will be responsible for co-ordinating clinical trial studies for all Principal Investigators in the School. He/She is expected to perform other duties as assigned. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start from August 24, 2026 and continue until September 30, 2026 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application results.