A Research Assistant is mainly deployed on - (a) conducting surveys; (b) handling statistical computations; (c) preparing simple computer programmes and applying computer packages in statistical work; (d) compiling and drawing statistical tables and charts; (e) assisting in analysis of statistical data; and (f) providing other clerical support.

Candidates should have - (a) a Higher Diploma in Statistics, Applied Mathematics or Statistical Computing from a Hong Kong university or institute, or equivalent, for which at least one-third of the credit units should be related to descriptive statistics and statistical inference (Note 1); (b) Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent (Note 2); and (c) at least two years of full-time post-qualification work experience, preferably in the area of statistical analysis, statistical computation, conducting surveys, epidemiological research or disease surveillance control (Note 3). Other Requirements: Candidates should also preferably have knowledge in - (a) statistical software (e.g. Statistics Analysis System (SAS), Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS)); (b) statistical models (e.g. control chart, exponentially weighted-moving average, hierarchical linear modelling); (c) biomedical statistics (e.g. cross-sectional studies, case-control studies); and (d) survey methods (e.g. sampling methods, data analysis).