Computational Biologist (at the rank of Senior Technical Officer) (several posts) in Bioinformatics Core

University of Hong Kong

Department
Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (22200)
Rank
Non-Academic
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536689
Application deadline
31 Jul 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work with diverse NGS applications and omics research projects.
  • Apply analytics tools to single-cell multi-omics data and develop analysis pipelines.
  • Collaborate with scientists to provide informatics solutions and training.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biological Sciences, or related field, or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience in data analytics and bioinformatics.
  • Proficiency in R, Python, or other relevant programming languages.
  • Proven experience in NGS, multi-omics, single-cell, and spatial biology applications.
  • Supervision or mentoring experience is highly advantageous.
  • AI/ML experience with bioinformatics applications is an added advantage.

Appointment

  • Full-time, fixed-term contract for two years with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Dates

  • Application review start: As soon as possible.
  • Application deadline: July 31, 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier).
  • Position commencement: As soon as possible.
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