Career Opportunities

Research Assistant I/II in the HKU-Pasteur Research Pole of the School of Public Health (Ref.: 528905) (to commence as soon as possible for one year on temporary term, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability). 

We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join our team and support studies related to the human microbiome and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Requirements

• Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in Science, Biology, Medical Sciences, or related disciplines, with a good command of written and spoken English, a strong sense of responsibility, and attention to detail.

Additional Skills and Experience (Advantageous)

• Experience in laboratory work, including bacteria culture, phage isolation, and flow cytometry.
• Coding skills and experience in bioinformatics analysis are also highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• The appointee will handle biological samples, provide technical support in the laboratory and maintain inventory records.
• He/She will also perform day-to-day administrative duties and other tasks as assigned to support the research team.

Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to hkuip@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 a cover letter, an up-to-date CV and contact details of two referees.  Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until September 30, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.