Research Assistant Professor(s)

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

(Ref.: 260001LE)(Closing Date: Until the post(s) is/ are filled)

The Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is searching for motivated candidate(s) for the full-time non-clinical Research Assistant Professor position(s), with a focus on cancer metabolism. The selected RAP is expected to lead a project to spatially analyze metabolic profiles in cohort studies to understand the crosstalk between tumor cells and other cells in the tumor microenvironment.

Applicants should have

• (i) a PhD degree in biological and biomedical sciences, analytical chemistry or related disciplines;
• (ii) at least four years of postdoctoral experience in advanced omics analytical skills, cell biology, molecular biology, animal models and biological drug studies (in vitro and in vivo);
• (iii) hands-on experience with LC-MS based analysis, including nontargeted and targeted metabolomics, proteomics, and spatial metabolomics;
• (iv) a strong publication record in high-impact international peer reviewed scientific journals. First authored papers in top metabolism journals will be given preference;
• (v) excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary research; and
• (vi) track record in securing competitive research grants and experience in disease mechanistic studies would be an advantage.

The appointee will be expected to

• (a) seek and secure external competitive research grants;
• (b) conduct novel research on colorectal cancer;
• (c) co-supervise postgraduate students; and
• (d) assist in laboratory management.

The appointment will initially be made on a contract basis for one or two years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability and mutual agreement. Review of applications will begin as soon as possible, and only shortlisted applicants will be notified.