Career Opportunities

Research Assistant II in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (Ref.: 533648)

We now invite applications for the captioned post(s).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily experiments, including animal studies (e.g., mice maintenance), in vitro studies (e.g., primary cell culture), and biochemical experiments (e.g., western blotting, histological study, PCR, etc.)
• Collect and analyse data
• Prepare reports and manuscripts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A Master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience in biomedical research, preferably in medicine, biomedical science, pharmacology, or related disciplines
• Experience in obesity-related metabolic study (e.g., MAFLD and adipose tissue biology) and bioinformatics is preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently as well as in a team
• Proficiency in using MS Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Graphpad Prism
• A strong sense of responsibility
• Good organizational skills
• An excellent command of written and spoken Chinese and English

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until February 28, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency