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Research Fellow/Research Associate in Biostatistics

Job Responsibilities

  • Apply conventional and innovative statistical techniques to analyse health data;
  • Manage the multi-dimensional and interdisciplinary dataset, including compiling and aggregating extensive datasets collected by the research team or our partners in addition to available national and local survey data;
  • Perform data cleaning and analyses with attention to detail, ensuring precise and replicable documentation of analysis code;
  • Contribute to research study designs, including survey design, sample size determinants, health data collection, analysis and interpretation; and
  • Undertake high-quality research, including contributing to drafting proposals and research manuscripts.

Job Requirements

  • At least Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Medical Statistics, Statistics, or related disciplines;
  • Proficiency in statistical programming languages, for example, R, Stata, Python, Matlab, and/or SAS;
  • Experience in inferential and quantitative techniques, including but not limited to Survival Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, and Causal Inference;
  • Knowledge of several research designs, including but not limited to randomised controlled trials, case-control studies, and cohort studies;
  • Preferred experience in analysing large epidemiological datasets, particularly with electronic health records;
  • Responsible and self-initiated, with strong ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a research team;
  • Evidence of good organisational skills, including effective time management;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with collaborators;
  • Meticulous and accurate in work, with evidence of aptitude for methodological research; and
  • Fluency in both written and spoken English is a must. Proficiency in Chinese would be a definite plus.