Research Assistant I/II (several posts) in the Division of Public Health Laboratory Sciences of the School of Public Health (Ref.: 528845) (to commence as soon as possible on a one-year temporary term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)
Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Computer Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, or related disciplines. They should also have good computer knowledge and IT skills including proficient usage of Python, R and Unix system, and a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Mandarin).
The appointee will join a multidisciplinary research team to conduct data analysis for different types of data, including genomic/metagenomic sequencing data, ecological surveillance data, as well as development of analysis pipeline. He/She is expected to work in a team, with self-motivation, a strong sense of responsibility, and willingness to learn new techniques on need basis. Working off-campus, outside office hours and on weekends may be required occasionally. Experience in bioinformatic data analysis including microbiome, virome and environmental metagenomics would be preferred.
Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Mr. Eric Yip at yiperic@hku.hk. Information about the School can be obtained at https://sph.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 posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV, together with a cover letter and a list of relevant research publications. Review of applications will start on October 1, 2024 and continue until (3 months after posting), or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
