Research Assistant I/II (several posts) in the Division of Public Health Laboratory Sciences
University of Hong Kong
- Department
- School of Public Health (22400)
- Rank
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 534614
- Application deadline
- 4 Jun 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in genomic sequencing projects.
- Train staff and students in next generation sequencing techniques.
- Provide research support to the research team.
- Communicate with laboratories based in China.
- Undertake other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in microbiology, bioinformatics, biomedical science, medical science, chemistry, or related discipline.
- Experience in wet and dry laboratory environments is welcome.
- Prior experience in deep learning, microbial genomic analysis, metagenomic sequencing, anti-microbial resistance studies, or bacterial phage-related studies is advantageous.
- Responsible, self-motivated, and capable of independent and collaborative work.
- Strong communication skills in English or Chinese.
Appointment
- Fixed-term contract — one-year temporary term or two-year fixed-term contract, with possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.
Key Dates
- Application review start: As soon as possible.
- Application deadline: June 4, 2026, or until posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
- Commencement: As soon as possible.