Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant I/II (several posts) in the HKU-Pasteur Research Pole of the School of Public Health (Ref.: 531428), to commence as soon as possible on a one-year temporary contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. molecular biology, genomics, or genetics). Qualified applicants should be familiar with sequencing techniques and workflows, including quality control measures and preliminary sequence data analysis. Effective organization and communication skills (both written and verbal) are essential. Applicants should be proactive and self-reliant, able to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic interdisciplinary research environment.
The appointees will conduct laboratory experiments to support the experimental and operational work of research team members (e.g., PhD students, post-doctoral researchers), focusing primarily on third generation sequencing (also known as long-read sequencing). The appointees will provide technical guidance and training related to sequencing protocols for virus and host genomes to team members (e.g. students and researchers). Additionally, the appointees will maintain inventories of samples, equipment, and reagents; manage equipment, data storage and transfer; and document associated expenditures. The appointees will stay updated on crucial developments of the team’s research projects and the wider field of public health genomics, thereby providing valuable insights and recommendations to the principal investigator, and potentially leading to co-authorship on research publications. Lastly, the appointees will perform other assigned duties as required, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
A 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. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until May 31, 2025, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
