Research Officer/Assistant Research Officer in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (Ref.: 537550)
We now invite applications for the captioned post.
Duties and Responsibilities
- lead literature reviews and contribute to the design of pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety studies, particularly herb-drug interaction
- coordinate data acquisition, linkage, management and analysis using large electronic health record databases
- conduct statistical analyses and prepare reports, manuscripts and conference presentations
- supervise and support junior research staff, and perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- a Ph.D. degree in pharmacoepidemiology, epidemiology, public health, pharmacy, biostatistics, medicine, health data science, or a related discipline
- a strong publication record, preferably with at least 3 first-authored research articles in international peer-reviewed journals
- demonstrated experience in the analysis of large healthcare databases or electronic health records
- proficiency in R or other statistical software, with experience in causal inference, propensity score methods or survival analysis being an advantage
- an excellent command of written and spoken English
- a strong sense of responsibility, good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- experience in pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacovigilance, drug safety, real-world evidence research, project coordination or supervision of junior research staff is preferred
What We Offer
Applicants with less experience may be considered for the post of Assistant Research Officer. The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 2-year fixed-term 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. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary for Research Officer; 10% of basic salary for Assistant Research Officer. Housing benefits will also be provided to Research Officer as applicable. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.
How to Apply
Enquiries should be directed to Professor Francisco Tsz Tsun Lai at fttlai@hku.hk. 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 from October 16, 2026 and continue until November 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: Oct 2, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close: Nov 30, 2026 (HK Time)
