Part-time Student Research Assistant in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy

Part-time Student Research Assistant in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (Ref.: 534013)

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About the opportunity

This is an exciting part-time opportunity for motivated students to join Prof. Joseph Blais research team at the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. The Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy has many collaborative research projects with other departments, teaching hospitals, universities and the pharmaceutical industry. This research project focuses on understanding medication adherence among patients with chronic diseases in Hong Kong. As a student research assistant will support the research team in conducting patient interviews and data collection, allowing you to apply your communication, writing and project management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support questionnaire-based project on medication adherence
• Screen eligible patients to participate at hospital clinics
• Explain the study, answer questions, and obtain informed consent from study participants
• Administer questionnaire in Cantonese or English
• Record collected research data according to standard procedure and policies
• Conduct data analysis
• Search the scientific literature to retrieve, read and extract data from research studies.
• Support administrative/project management tasks, including preparing reports, liaising with project staff and clinicians

This post provides an excellent training opportunity for those who are interested in social sciences and public health research. Enquiries about the role can be directed to .

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or master student
• Mandatory to have excellent command of English and Cantonese, ability to read and write Chinese (traditional)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to integrity and personal responsibility
• Great organizational skills and attentive to details
• An interest in developing research, data analysis and scientific communication skills

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary part-time basis for 3-6 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

How to Apply

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 as soon as possible and continue until March 15, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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