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Research Assistant Professor / Post-doctoral Fellow in End-of-Life Community Care and Social Sciences The University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Nursing

Funding

Temporary full-time appointment until June 30, 2027. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, plus annual leave and medical benefits.

Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

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Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

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Keywords

Nursing
Sociology
Psychology
Gerontology
Social Work
Social Science
Community Health
Medical Science
Salud Pública
End Of Life

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About this position

The Faculty of Social Sciences at The University of Hong Kong is inviting applications for a Research Assistant Professor / Post-doctoral Fellow position linked to the Jockey Club End-of-Life Community Care Project.

The role involves research and evaluation studies in end-of-life care (EoLC), including supervising research staff, conducting advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis, drafting reports and presentations, disseminating findings through peer-reviewed journals and other channels, liaising with collaborators, and mentoring junior staff.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, Counseling, Public Health, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, or a related discipline. Clinical experience in EoLC or gerontology care is preferred. Strong written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese) and English are required, along with the ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively. Proficiency in SPSS and R is expected, and experience in EoLC research plus a strong publication record are advantageous.

The appointment starts as soon as possible and continues on a temporary basis until 30 June 2027. The university offers a highly competitive salary, annual leave, and medical benefits.

Applications must be submitted online with a covering letter and an up-to-date CV. Review begins immediately and continues until 31 October 2026 or until the post is filled.

Funding details

Temporary full-time appointment until June 30, 2027. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, plus annual leave and medical benefits.

What's required

Ph.D. degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, Counseling, Public Health, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health or a related discipline, preferably with clinical experience in end-of-life care or gerontology care. Applicants should have good written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese) and English, be able to multitask and work under tight deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, develop high-quality publications, and be proficient in SPSS and R for large and complex data analysis. Experience in end-of-life care research, relevant post-doctoral experience, and a strong publication record are advantageous.

How to apply

Apply online through the University of Hong Kong application system. Upload a covering letter and an up-to-date CV. Applications are reviewed immediately and accepted until 2026-10-31 or until the post is filled.

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