Research Officer/Assistant Research Officer in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy

The Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy seeks a Research Officer/Assistant Research Officer to lead literature reviews, design pharmacoepidemiology studies (especially herb-drug interactions), and coordinate data acquisition and analysis using large electronic health records. Key requirements include a PhD in a related field, a strong publication record, experience with healthcare databases, and proficiency in statistical software like R with causal inference methods. Less experienced candidates may be considered for the Assistant Research Officer role.

• lead literature reviews and contribute to the design of pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety studies, particularly herb-drug interaction
• coordinate data acquisition, linkage, management and analysis using large electronic health record databases
• conduct statistical analyses and prepare reports, manuscripts and conference presentations
• supervise and support junior research staff, and perform other duties as assigned

• an excellent command of written and spoken English
• a Ph.D. degree in pharmacoepidemiology, epidemiology, public health, pharmacy, biostatistics, medicine, health data science, or a related discipline
• a strong publication record, preferably with at least 3 first-authored research articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• demonstrated experience in the analysis of large healthcare databases or electronic health records
• proficiency in R or other statistical software, with experience in causal inference, propensity score methods or survival analysis being an advantage
• a strong sense of responsibility, good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• experience in pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacovigilance, drug safety, real-world evidence research, project coordination or supervision of junior research staff is preferred

• Applicants with less experience may be considered for the post of Assistant Research Officer. The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 2-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
• A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary for Research Officer
• 10% of basic salary for Assistant Research Officer. Housing benefits will also be provided to Research Officer as applicable. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.