The Department of Microbiology invites candidates with an interest in molecular biology to join a highly interactive research team studying human microbiome and human diseases.Applicants should have (i) a Master’s degree, preferably in Biological Sciences/Medical related disciplines (for Research Assistant); OR a relevant BSc degree (for Junior Research Assistant); (ii) a good command of Cantonese and English; and (iii) proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience in working in diagnostic laboratory, proficiency in microbiology and molecular biology techniques including cell culture, PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing, mouse experiment will be an advantage.The appointee(s) will be based in the Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatin. Duties include (a) performing literature review and experimental design; (b) co-ordinating clinical sample collection; (c) conducting laboratory tests including molecular diagnostics; (d) executing research projects with data collection; and (e) managing laboratory inventories and records; and (f) assisting in data management and subject recruitment (consent process and questionnaire administration), including communication with parents if subject is a child, in clinics.Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year, renewable subject to mutual agreement.Applicants should submit the following documents in the online application: (1) a full curriculum vitae; and (2) a cover letter explaining relevant study/work experience.Further information about the post, please contact Professor Ng by email at .The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit .
