Senior Research Assistant in the HKU-Pasteur Research Pole of the School of Public Health
University of Hong Kong
- Department
- School of Public Health (22400)
- Rank
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 536212
- Application deadline
- 1 Aug 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain daily laboratory operations under the supervision of a senior professor.
- Oversee, coordinate, and support research projects focused on protein production and immunological testing.
- Supervise junior staff and students working in the laboratory.
- Liaise with external collaborators on research activities.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Master's degree or above in biomedical sciences, life sciences, or related disciplines.
- At least 5 years of relevant laboratory experience in infectious disease research.
- Strong expertise in virology, molecular biology, and protein production.
- Excellent work ethic, professional temperament, and strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Experience with immunological or serological testing is desired; experience with BSL2 viruses is preferred.
- Experience in budgeting, procurement, and regulatory compliance is advantageous.
Appointment
- One-year temporary term or two-year fixed-term contract, with possibility of renewal subject to funding and performance.
Key Dates
- Application review start: As soon as possible
- Application deadline/Review closing date: August 1, 2026