Career Opportunities

Research Assistant II in the Department of Pathology, School of Clinical Medicine and the State Key Laboratory of Liver Research (Ref.: 534818) (to commence as soon as possible for a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding)

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in biological/medical sciences or a related discipline. They should be hard-working, organized, responsible, self-motivated, and able to work well in a team. Experience in DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR, cell culture, and handling human blood samples is required.  The appointee will assist in sample collection and handling in a liver research laboratory supported by the State Key Laboratory of Liver Research (SKLLR). Enquiries about the duties of the post can be sent to Miss Joyce Lee at mflee@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 C.V. Review of applications will start on (2 weeks after posting) and continue until April 10, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.