Postdoctoral Fellow in Community Medicine and Public Health Practice at The University of Hong Kong – Hong Kong

Summary

The University of Hong Kong is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Community Medicine and Public Health Practice within the School of Public Health. This is a full-time, temporary contract for one or two years, with potential for renewal. The role involves working on research projects related to end-of-life care for persons with disabilities and their families, conducting advanced data analysis, preparing manuscripts, and mentoring junior staff. Applicants need a Ph.D. in Social Work, Psychology, Statistics, Public Health, or a related field, strong quantitative research skills, and good written English. Desirable experience includes palliative care and public health research, with an advantage for skills in biostatistics, advanced statistical techniques, database management, and AI. The position offers a competitive salary, annual leave, and medical benefits. The application deadline is November 12, 2026, or until the position is filled.

Key Facts

Department	Division of Community Medicine and Public Health Practice, School of Public Health
Position Type	Postdoctoral Fellow
Discipline	Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Psychological Sciences
Research Area	palliative care, end-of-life care, public health, end-of-life-care for persons with disabilities and their families
Degree Required	Ph.D. degree in Social Work, Psychology, Statistics, Public Health, or a related discipline
Experience	Prior experience and keen interest in research areas such as palliative care, end-of-life care, and public health would be highly desirable.
Salary	A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
Contract Duration	one-year or two-year temporary term contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Language	English
Deadline	2026-11-12
Required Documents	an up-to-date CV
Employer Address	The University of Hong Kong Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong

About the Project

The appointee will work on various research projects related to end-of-life-care for persons with disabilities and their families. This will involve conducting advanced data analysis and preparing manuscripts for these projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Principal Investigator on various research projects related to end-of-life-care for persons with disabilities and their families.
• Conduct advanced data analysis for the projects.
• Prepare manuscripts for the projects.
• Work independently on project management.
• Work independently on proposal preparation.
• Mentor junior research staff.

Required Skills

• Ph.D. degree in Social Work, Psychology, Statistics, Public Health, or a related discipline
• Sound knowledge of quantitative research methods
• Good command of written English
• Prior experience and keen interest in research areas such as palliative care, end-of-life care, and public health (highly desirable)
• Knowledge and skills in mathematics (advantage)
• Knowledge and skills in biostatistics (advantage)
• Knowledge and skills in advanced statistical techniques in clinical research (advantage)
• Knowledge and skills in database management (advantage)
• Knowledge and skills in machine learning/artificial intelligence (AI) (advantage)

Who Should Apply

Applicants with a Ph.D. in Social Work, Psychology, Statistics, Public Health, or a related discipline, who possess sound knowledge of quantitative research methods and a good command of written English. Candidates with prior experience in palliative care, end-of-life care, and public health research, as well as skills in mathematics, biostatistics, advanced statistical techniques, database management, and machine learning/AI, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Annual leave
• Medical benefits

About the Employer

The University of Hong Kong is inviting applications for a Post-doctoral Fellow position in the Division of Community Medicine and Public Health Practice, School of Public Health. The work location is The University of Hong Kong Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the contract?

The contract is for a one-year or two-year temporary term, with the possibility of renewal.

What are the required qualifications for this position?

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Social Work, Psychology, Statistics, Public Health, or a related discipline, sound knowledge of quantitative research methods, and a good command of written English.

What are the main responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Fellow?

The Postdoctoral Fellow will work on research projects related to end-of-life-care for persons with disabilities and their families, conduct advanced data analysis, prepare manuscripts, and mentor junior research staff.

What benefits are offered with this position?

The position offers a highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

What is the application deadline?

Applications will be reviewed until November 12, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

How should I apply for this position?

Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV through the University's online application system.