Post-doctoral Fellow/Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent

Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (21100)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow/Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 520480), to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Biological/Medical Sciences or a related discipline with at least 3 years’ relevant experience. Those with a Master’s degree plus at least 1 year’s post-qualification experience may be considered for appointment as SRA. They should be self-motivated, willing to learn, responsible, able to work independently and in a team, fluent in written and spoken English and have good communication skills. Those with related track records of publishing academic research papers are preferred. Familiarity with or experience in basic laboratory techniques would be an advantage. The appointee will carry out human genomics research under the supervision of Dr. Brian Chung. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Dr. C. Mak at cmakl@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. indicating the name and correspondence details of two referees.  Review of applications will start from May 31, 2023 and continue until July 31, 2023, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.