Research Assistant I/II
University of Hong Kong
- Department
- Department of Pathology, School of Clinical Medicine (21200)
- Rank
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 534927
- Application deadline
- 30 Jun 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Participate in research projects related to bone and soft tissue pathology.
- Handle clinical samples including FFPE tissue and blood.
- Perform DNA/RNA extractions and library preparation for next generation sequencing.
- Conduct sample preparation for scRNA-seq and biomedical data analysis.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in biological science, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics or related disciplines (M.Phil or Master's preferred).
- Experience in laboratory work, molecular biology, and bioinformatics analysis.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English and Chinese, including Cantonese.
- Demonstrate good communication, interpersonal skills, organization, and ability to work independently and in teams.
Appointment
- Full-time contract — one year, with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
Key Dates
- Application review start: 2 weeks from posting
- Application deadline: June 30, 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier)
- Commencement: As soon as possible