Research Assistant Professor - Cancer Metabolism

The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chinese University of Hong Kong's Department of Medicine & Therapeutics invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant Professor focused on cancer metabolism. The successful candidate will lead a project to spatially analyze metabolic profiles in cohort studies, exploring tumor cell interactions in the tumor microenvironment.

Applicants should have a PhD in biological or biomedical sciences, extensive postdoctoral experience with omics analyses, LC-MS-based workflows, and a strong

Qualifications

• PhD in biological or biomedical sciences, analytical chemistry or related disciplines.
• Postdoctoral experience of at least four years in advanced omics analytical skills, cell biology, molecular biology, animal models and biological drug studies (in vitro and in vivo).
• Hands-on experience with LC-MS based analysis, including non-targeted and targeted metabolomics, proteomics, and spatial metabolomics.
• Strong publication record in high-impact international peer reviewed journals; first authored papers in top metabolism journals preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in interdisciplinary research.
• Track record in securing competitive research grants; experience in disease mechanistic studies advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Seek and secure external competitive research grants.
• Conduct novel research on colorectal cancer.
• Co-supervise postgraduate students; and
• Assist in laboratory management.

Skills

Communication skills

Grant writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Project management

Education

PhD in biological/biomedical sciences or related

Tools

LC-MS analysis

Metabolomics

Proteomics

Spatial metabolomics

Job description

The Chinese University of Hong Kong's Department of Medicine & Therapeutics invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant Professor focused on cancer metabolism. The successful candidate will lead a project to spatially analyze metabolic profiles in cohort studies, exploring tumor cell interactions in the tumor microenvironment.

Applicants should have a PhD in biological or biomedical sciences, extensive postdoctoral experience with omics analyses, LC-MS-based workflows, and a strong