Research Assistant I/II in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism of the Department of Medicine

Job Description:

Research Assistant I/II in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism of the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 536823)

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate clinical research in the laboratory
• Handle various clinical specimens, coordinate biobank storages, and manage clinical database
• Perform other duties as assigned
• The post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop a research career involving advanced research in endocrinology and metabolism; on-the-job trainings will be provided

Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to [email protected]

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or above in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Public Health, Biostatistics or related disciplines
• A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; ability to communicate in Cantonese will be an advantage
• Familiar with MS Office application (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Attentive to details, with a strong sense of responsibility, and self-motivated
• Able to work independently, and can contribute to a supportive team culture when working in a team environment
• Interest in pursuing postgraduate study (M.Phil. or Ph.D.) and/or with basic knowledge of biostatistics would be advantageous
• Candidates with lower qualifications and/or less experience may be considered as Research Assistant II; fresh graduates are welcomed to apply

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

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 as soon as possible and continue until August 16, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency