Research Assistant I
University of Hong Kong
- Department
- Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (20700)
- Rank
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 536936
- Application deadline
- 31 Oct 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work on research projects related to viral, bacterial, and fungal diagnostics and emerging infectious diseases.
- Troubleshoot problems in molecular assays and NGS library preparation.
- Conduct molecular diagnostics and Next Generation Sequencing library preparation under supervisor guidance.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
- Proficiency in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.
- Experience in molecular diagnostics and Next Generation Sequencing library preparation (advantageous).
Appointment
- Full-time, two-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance; includes contract-end gratuity and up to 10% University contribution to retirement benefits scheme.
Key Dates
- Application review start: As soon as possible.
- Application deadline: October 31, 2026.