Research Assistant I/II

Research Assistant I/II in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 527337) (to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related discipline. They should be self-motivated, responsible and able to work independently as well as in a team. Preference will be given to those with experience and/or interest in organic synthesis, mass spectrometry, cell culture, gel-electrophoresis, and western blotting.

The appointee will work on an interdisciplinary project related to the development of novel therapeutic agents targeting cancer-related proteins for therapy. This is a collaborative project, involving labs with expertise in chemistry, cancer biology, cell biology and immunology. The appointee will have a good opportunity to learn and perform state-of-the-art research for drug target identification and drug development.

Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Dr. Clive Chung at [email protected]. An overview of the research in Dr. Clive Chung’s lab can be found here: http://clivechunglab.com/

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 from July 26, 2024 and continue until October 11, 2024 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.