Department of Applied Social Sciences
Research Assistant
(Ref. 260612008)
[Appointment period: six months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research projects - “Predictive models for overweight and associated health risks in Hong Kong population: A machine learning approach” and/or “Dynamic risk trajectories and disease burden of obesity-related multimorbidity: A population-based longitudinal study in Hong Kong”. The projects focus on examining how obesity contributes to the development and progression of multiple chronic diseases over time, and quantifying the associated health and healthcare burden. He/She will be required to:
(a) conduct literature review;
(b) assist in designing research tools such as questionnaires;
(c) conduct data collection;
(d) conduct data processing and analysis;
(e) liaise with project collaborators; and
(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an honours degree in Public Health, Health Science, Social Policy or other related disciplines;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(c) have good statistical knowledge including SPSS and R;
(d) have research interests in public health, health policy and data analysis; and
(e) be self-motivated, well-organised, detail-minded and able to multi-task.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Xuechen Xiong at telephone number 2766 6354 or via email at xuechen.xiong@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 30 June 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 12 June 2026