School of Nursing
Research Fellow
(Ref. 240402003)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Joint research centre for primary health care”. He/She will be required to:
(a) design and undertake research projects within the centre and as assigned by the research staff;
(b) take a lead role in data collection, analysis and writing up for publications;
(c) identify sources of funding for primary healthcare research and projects, formulate and submit successful applications for research/project funding;
(d) participate in developing and directing grant/project budgets;
(e) participate in training and evaluating research project personnel;
(f) disseminate research findings via publications and presentations; and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a doctoral degree in Nursing, Public Health or other health-related disciplines with at least three years of postdoctoral research experience or equivalent qualifications and experience;
(b) have demonstrable experience in designing and undertaking both qualitative and quantitative research, including randomised controlled trials;
(c) have good academic writing skills in English with publications in refereed journals;
(d) have strong communication skills, preferably with fluency in both Cantonese and Mandarin;
(e) have experience in writing research papers and proposals;
(f) have strong enthusiasm in research and a good sense of self-motivation;
(g) possess good interpersonal and organisational skills;
(h) be attentive to details and have a sense of responsibility;
(i) be able to work independently; and
(j) be a good team player.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Frances Wong Kam-yuet at telephone number 2766 6419 or via email at frances.wong@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 9 April 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 2 April 2024