Postdoc (N&HS)

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Duties & Responsibilities

Design and conduct research in chemical biology with emphasis on protein biochemistry, protein immobilisation, bioconjugation and enzyme-based biosensor development.
Develop and optimise protein immobilisation and bioconjugation strategies including surface functionalisation and linker design.
Investigate effects of immobilisation chemistry and surface properties on protein function and biosensor performance.
Design and optimise enzyme-based biochemical assays and characterise enzyme kinetics and reaction mechanisms.
Develop and validate biochemical detection platforms and evaluate their performance characteristics.
Analyse experimental data, troubleshoot technical challenges and collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams.
Prepare manuscripts, research reports and presentations, and contribute to research funding applications.
Support research student training and coordinate day-to-day research activities.

PhD in Chemical Biology, Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering or closely related discipline awarded within the past three years.
Hands-on research experience in chemical biology, particularly protein immobilisation, bioconjugation or surface functionalisation.
Practical knowledge of protein biochemistry and experience developing or optimising biochemical assays.
Understanding of chemical principles underlying protein-surface interactions and effects of chemical modification on protein structure.
Ability to independently design experiments, develop protocols, troubleshoot problems and critically interpret quantitative data.
Good scientific writing and communication skills in English and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
Research achievements appropriate to career stage; advantage if experienced in site-specific protein conjugation, enzyme kinetics, biosensor development or quantitative data analysis using Python, R or MATLAB.