Assistant Research Officer in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (to be seconded to GBAICTI as Data Scientist)

Job Description:

Assistant Research Officer in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (to be seconded to GBAICTI as Data Scientist) (Ref.: 536671)

The Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute (GBAICTI) is a wholly-owned entity of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, serving as a centralized clinical research facilitation platform with the mission of creating and sustaining a thriving clinical research ecosystem and driving development in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area (GBA).

In November 2024, the University of Hong Kong LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) was appointed as the operator of GBAICTI. In December 2025, the Real-World Study and Application Centre (RWSAC) was established under GBAICTI to open up local health and medical databases and promote collaboration between Hong Kong and other GBA cities.

We are now seeking a high-calibre professional to join the RWSAC (located at Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone) as Chief Data Scientist.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, process, and analyse complex real-world healthcare datasets to generate insights and evidence.
• Develop and implement data pipelines for the ingestion, curation, and transformation of RWD into the common data model.
• Conduct advanced statistical analyses and epidemiological studies on RWD.
• Collaborate with the Research Coordinators and Project Managers to define analysis plans and ensure data quality for specific projects.
• Prepare analysis datasets, reports, and visualisations for both internal stakeholders and external clients/sponsors.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree or above in Epidemiology, Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related disciplines.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in epidemiology, data science, data analysis, or data management field.
• Proficiency in analytics tools such as Python, SQL, and R
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including both Cantonese and Putonghua).

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and/or an interview.

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of basic salary.

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 from (at least 2 weeks from posting) and continue until July 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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