Research Assistant I/II in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism of the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 536823)
We now invite applications for the captioned post.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Facilitate clinical research in the laboratory
- Handle various clinical specimens, coordinate biobank storages, and manage clinical database
- Perform other duties as assigned
- The post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop a research career involving advanced research in endocrinology and metabolism; on-the-job trainings will be provided
Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to swongwl@hku.hk
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or above in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Public Health, Biostatistics or related disciplines
- A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; ability to communicate in Cantonese will be an advantage
- Familiar with MS Office application (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Attentive to details, with a strong sense of responsibility, and self-motivated
- Able to work independently, and can contribute to a supportive team culture when working in a team environment
- Interest in pursuing postgraduate study (M.Phil. or Ph.D.) and/or with basic knowledge of biostatistics would be advantageous
- Candidates with lower qualifications and/or less experience may be considered as Research Assistant II; fresh graduates are welcomed to apply
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.
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 application 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 August 16, 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
