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 found in molecular assays and NGS library preparation.
  • Conduct molecular diagnostics and Next Generation Sequencing library preparation work.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
  • Fluent communication skills in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.
  • Experience in molecular diagnostics and Next Generation Sequencing library preparation is advantageous.

Appointment

  • Full-time, two-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance; includes contract-end gratuity and University contribution to retirement benefits scheme (up to 10% of basic salary).

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: October 31, 2026
  • Review Start: As soon as possible
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