Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant I/II (several posts) in the HKU-Pasteur Research Pole of the School of Public Health (Ref.: 534281), to commence as soon as possible on a one-year temporary term contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in microbiology, biomedical science, nursing, or a related discipline. Experience in participant-facing work (e.g., recruiting participants, obtaining consent, or coordinating on-site sampling) is highly desirable. Prior experience in microbiology, molecular biology, or human specimen handling (e.g., swabs/stool samples) will be an advantage. Applicants should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work respectfully with elderly participants and facility staff. They should be responsible, self-motivated, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Strong communication skills in Cantonese are essential.
The appointees will be responsible for conducting skin and stool sampling in elderly nursing homes, and for microbiome isolation/culture work based on the collected samples. They will manage and maintain daily laboratory operations, conduct experiments, and perform other tasks as assigned. For enquiries regarding the duties of the positions, please contact Dr You CHE at youche@hku.hk.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until July 23, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
