Research Assistant(s) - Prof. Hovy Wong's Lab

Gerald Choa Neuroscience Institute; Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerald Choa Neuroscience Institute invites applications for a Research Assistant to join Prof. Hovy Wong's multidisciplinary neuroscience team.

The role focuses on RNA regulation of brain circuit formation, maintenance and plasticity, employing cutting-edge techniques such as 2-photon imaging and electrophysiology. Ideal candidates have a life sciences Bachelor’s degree, research experience, and strong English and Chinese communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences with prior research experience.
• Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Experience with molecular biology, neuroscience, electrophysiology and/or microscopy optics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support: prepare solutions, manage animal colony, and maintain lab organisation.
• Order reagents and maintain equipment.
• Manage the lab budget account.
• Assist in project reports, research documentation, and other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Research experience

English proficiency

Chinese proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science

Tools

Molecular biology

Neuroscience techniques

Microscopy optics

Job description

Research Assistant(s) – 2500006E

The Gerald Choa Neuroscience Institute (GCNI) and The School of Biomedical Sciences (SBS) are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join the multidisciplinary neuroscience research team of Prof. Hovy Wong. Broadly speaking, the laboratory focuses on RNA regulation of brain circuit formation, maintenance, and plasticity in health and disease (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=HhefAuQAAAAJ&hl=en). Cutting-edge topics and methods include local mRNA translation, presynaptic/axon dynamics, synaptic plasticity, 2-photon optogenetics/imaging/microsurgery and quadruple whole-cell recordings. For examples of research directions, please refer to the below:

• Wong et al. Neuron 2017 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2017.07.016)
• Wong et al. Neuron 2024 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2023.10.011)
• Chou, Wong et al. The Innovation 2025 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xinn.2024.100735)

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree in a life science discipline and prior research experience; (ii) excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills; and (iii) proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese. Applicants with a good command of molecular biology, neuroscience, electrophysiology and/or microscopy optics are particularly a great asset to the team.

• providing research support such as making solutions, managing animal colony and maintaining laboratory organisation
• ordering reagents and maintaining equipment
• managing laboratory’s budget account
• assisting project report and research document preparation, and performing other tasks as assigned by the supervisor or his delegate(s)

The research team of Prof. Wong provides a supportive and stimulating research environment, with excellent mentorship on personal and career development. Hong Kong is a vibrant, multicultural city that offers a unique East-meets-West experience. CUHK is a top university, ranked 36th in QS World Rankings 2025, and 1st in Hong Kong and 5th in Asia in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2024-2025, offering outstanding education and research experience.