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
- 536738
- Application deadline
- 30 Sep 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/or biomedical data analysis.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in biological science, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics or related disciplines (M.Phil or Master's degree preferred).
- Experience in laboratory work, molecular biology, and bioinformatics analysis.
- Fluent spoken and written English and Chinese, including Cantonese.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and self-motivation skills; able to work independently and in teams.
Appointment
- Full-time contract — one year, with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
Key Dates
- Review start date: 2 weeks from posting.
- Closing date: September 30, 2026 (or when post is filled, whichever is earlier).