Career Opportunities

Research Assistant II in the Department of Pathology, School of Clinical Medicine and the State Key Laboratory of Liver Research (Ref.: 537296) (to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding)

Position Description:
The Department of Pathology is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Research Assistant II to support cutting-edge translational research in liver cancer and metabolic pathology. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Vanilla Zhang (From Prof. Irene Ng’s research team) on projects exploring oncogenic pathways, the tumor microenvironment, and novel therapeutic interventions using mouse models and molecular biology techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Animal Work: Handle mouse work, including husbandry, xenograft allocation, drug administration, and assisting with other animal works related with hepatocellular carcinoma.
• Cell Biology: Maintain and manipulate liver cancer cell lines using standard cell culture techniques.
• Molecular Biology: Perform routine laboratory assays including Western blotting, qPCR, plasmid DNA mini-preps, DNA gel running and cloning.
• Lab Support: Assist in general laboratory maintenance, ordering reagents, and maintaining accurate experimental records.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience with animal handling (mouse models) in Hong Kong is a major advantage.
• Hands-on experience with animal works and basic molecular biology techniques (Western blot, qPCR, mini-prep) is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

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 application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University thanks applicants for their interest but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application result.