Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Medicine (21500)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Digital phenotyping of clinical, functional and neurocognitive measures in early psychosis for personalized outcome prediction in the Department of Psychiatry (Ref.: 527316), to commence as soon as possible for two to three year(s), with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should possess a doctoral degree by research (Ph.D. or equivalent) in psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, social work, social sciences, nursing, statistics, public health, or a relevant discipline.  They should have excellent organisational, communication and analytical skills.  They should demonstrate the ability to perform quantitative research and statistical analysis, conduct psychiatric interviews, and manage database.  Proficiency in at least one statistical software package (e.g. SPSS, Stata, SAS, R, Mplus) is required.

The appointee will join an internationally active team of researchers in developing studies in the area of digital phenotyping of clinical, functional and neurocognitive measures in early psychosis. He/She will conduct independent scholarly research, lead projects, prepare manuscripts and reports, and assist in the supervision of junior research staff and students.  Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.psychiatry.hku.hk/.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V.    Review of applications will start on July 23, 2024 and continue until August 31, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.