Senior Research Assistant in the Division of Public Health Laboratory Sciences of the School of Public Health (Ref.: 528892) (to commence as soon as possible on a one-year temporary term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability)
Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Science with 3 years' relevant laboratory work experience. They should have a good command of spoken English and excellent English writing skills; the ability to communicate in Putonghua; good computer knowledge including Chinese typing; good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and the ability to work well in a team. Experience with python/R/Perl, and unix/Linux environment is preferred.
The appointee will assist in projects related to genomic sequencing and database management. He/She will maintain and improve existing NGS sequencing assembly and analysis methods; develop pipelines for sequencing data analysis; participate in regular meetings with the research team to share progress and insights, discuss findings, and refine research methodologies; organize and maintain a comprehensive sequence database and prepare data reports. He/She will also provide research support to the research team, communicate with various laboratories based in China, and undertake any other duties as assigned. 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 application for the above post. 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 December 11, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
